Description
This Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon recipe is a gourmet seafood experience made easy at home. Perfectly flaky salmon filled with creamy, cheesy crab and shrimp stuffing—baked until golden and juicy. Ideal for special dinners or date nights.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
4 oz cooked shrimp, finely chopped
4 oz lump crab meat
2 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
Fresh parsley and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine chopped shrimp, crab, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, mayo, green onion, garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
2. Cut a deep slit into each salmon fillet to create a pocket.
3. Stuff the salmon fillets generously with the seafood filling.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–20 minutes, or until cooked through.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
Use fresh salmon if possible for best flavor and texture.
Make the stuffing a day in advance to save time.
Don’t overbake the salmon to prevent drying out.
Pairs well with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: stuffed salmon, seafood dinner, crab shrimp salmon, baked salmon, creamy salmon recipe