Description

Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon is a luxurious seafood dish featuring a butterflied salmon fillet filled with a rich and creamy mixture of lump crab meat, cream cheese, and aromatic herbs. The fillet is seared to lock in flavor, topped with jumbo shrimp, and baked until perfectly cooked. This elegant recipe combines delicate seafood flavors with a hint of lemon for a memorable meal ideal for special occasions or sophisticated dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

Salmon and Seafood

1 large salmon fillet, butterflied
6–8 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup (approx. 120g) lump crab meat

Filling

2 tablespoons (30g) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon (15g) mayonnaise
1 teaspoon (5g) Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon (4g) fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

Cooking and Garnish

1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

Prepare Crab Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley or thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended creating a creamy and flavorful filling.
Stuff and Secure Salmon: Using a sharp knife, butterfly the salmon fillet horizontally to create a pocket that can hold the crab mixture. Spoon the prepared crab filling evenly into the center pocket of the salmon. Close the fillet carefully and, if needed, secure with toothpicks to keep the filling inside during cooking.
Sear Stuffed Salmon: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the stuffed salmon and sear for about 2 minutes on each side, until a light golden crust forms. This step helps to seal the fillet and develop flavor.
Add Shrimp and Bake: Transfer the seared salmon to an oven-safe baking dish. Arrange the peeled and deveined shrimp evenly over the top of the salmon fillet. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the salmon is cooked through but still moist.
Finish and Serve: Remove the stuffed salmon and shrimp from the oven. Drizzle with additional lemon juice or lemon herb butter if desired, and garnish with fresh lemon wedges. Serve immediately for a decadent and flavorful seafood dish.

Notes

Butterflying the salmon fillet creates enough space to hold the filling, ensuring each bite has a good balance of seafood flavors.
You can substitute fresh herbs based on availability; dill or chives also complement seafood well.
Make sure not to overcook the salmon or shrimp to retain their moist and tender texture.
For a dairy-free version, replace cream cheese and mayonnaise with suitable vegan alternatives.
To secure the fillet while cooking, toothpicks should be removed before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: crab stuffed salmon, shrimp baked salmon, seafood stuffed salmon, elegant salmon recipe, crab and shrimp seafood dish