Elegant Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon (Printable View)
Salmon fillets filled with crab and shrimp, seared and baked to perfection, finished with fresh lemon.
# Ingredient List:
→ Seafood
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4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
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4 oz lump crab meat
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4 oz cooked shrimp, chopped
→ Dairy
04 -
2 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 tablespoon mayonnaise
→ Vegetables and Herbs
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
→ Seasonings
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Pantry
12 -
1 oz breadcrumbs
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Lemon wedges, for serving
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Combine chopped cooked shrimp, lump crab meat, softened cream cheese, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture is uniform and well blended.
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With a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the thickest part of each salmon fillet, ensuring not to slice entirely through. Season the exterior and the inner pocket of each fillet with salt and black pepper.
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Spoon the seafood stuffing evenly into each prepared salmon fillet pocket. Use toothpicks to seal the edges if necessary to keep the filling secure.
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Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Sear the stuffed salmon fillets for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
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Transfer the skillet to an oven preheated to 375°F. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and the stuffing is thoroughly heated.
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Remove the stuffed salmon from the oven and plate. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges for garnish.
# Supplementary Details:
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For enhanced flavor and moisture, let the seafood stuffing sit in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before filling the salmon.