Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 thick salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless
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1 cup lump crab meat, drained and picked over
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¾ cup cooked shrimp, chopped
→ Stuffing Mix
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon chopped dill (optional)
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½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional)
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Garnish
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Lemon slices for topping
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
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In a large bowl, mix crab meat, chopped shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, dill, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Cut a slit or pocket into each salmon fillet without cutting all the way through. Season the salmon lightly with salt and pepper.
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Gently stuff each fillet with the seafood mixture. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
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Place stuffed fillets into the baking dish and top with a lemon slice. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 125°F (52°C). (Optional) Broil for the last 2 minutes for a golden, bubbly top.
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Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!