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Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon

Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon

Decadent, buttery salmon stuffed with a rich, creamy crab and herb filling—topped with roasted shrimp and finished with lemon herb butter. A show-stopping seafood dinner that tastes as luxurious as it looks!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large salmon fillet butterflied
  • 6–8 jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup lump crab meat
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese softened
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Optional for Serving
  • lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Oven-safe Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix together the crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Butterfly the salmon fillet by slicing it horizontally to create a pocket. Fill the center with the crab mixture and fold to close. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed salmon for 2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Place shrimp on top and transfer to oven.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 15–18 minutes, until shrimp are pink and salmon is cooked through. Drizzle with lemon herb butter and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 40gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, brush the shrimp with garlic butter before baking. You can prep the filling a few hours ahead for easier assembly. Serve with asparagus or rice pilaf for a full seafood feast.

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