Description
This Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon is a luxurious seafood dish that’s perfect for special occasions or a gourmet dinner at home. Fresh salmon is filled with a creamy, savory stuffing made from jumbo shrimp, lump crab meat, herbs, and a touch of lemon — then seared and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large salmon fillet (butterflied)
- 6–8 jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined, chopped)
- 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
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Optional Add-Ons:
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Chili flakes
- Bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the stuffing: In a bowl, mix chopped shrimp, lump crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, parsley or thyme, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Stuff the salmon: Open the butterflied salmon fillet and spread the stuffing mixture evenly inside. Fold the top layer of salmon over the stuffing to close it.
- Optional topping: If using, sprinkle the stuffed salmon with grated Parmesan, chili flakes, or breadcrumbs.
- Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed salmon for 2–3 minutes on each side until lightly golden.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp and crab are fully cooked before serving.
- Use wild-caught salmon for best flavor and sustainability.
- This dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, rice, or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: stuffed salmon, crab and shrimp, seafood dinner, salmon recipes, gourmet salmon, holiday seafood