Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon
This elegant stuffed salmon is filled with creamy crab and herbs, topped with tender shrimp and lemon butter. A rich, low-carb seafood dinner perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Hearty Mains
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
→ Main Ingredients:
1 large salmon fillet, butterflied
6–8 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup (approx. 120g) lump crab meat
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
1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
→ Optional for Serving:
Lemon wedges
Lemon herb butter (melted butter + lemon juice + herbs)
Instructions
Make the Crab Filling:
In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon, garlic, herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
Prepare the Salmon:
Butterfly the salmon fillet horizontally with a sharp knife to form a pocket. Spoon the crab mixture evenly inside and fold the fillet closed. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
Sear the Salmon:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear stuffed salmon 2 minutes per side until lightly golden.
Bake with Shrimp:
Transfer salmon to a baking dish. Arrange shrimp on top of the fillet. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and the salmon is opaque.
Serve:
Drizzle with lemon herb butter and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve warm with seasonal sides like rice pilaf or roasted vegetables.
Notes
Brushing the shrimp with garlic butter before baking boosts flavor.
You can prepare the crab stuffing ahead to save time.
For extra richness, add a sprinkle of Parmesan or drizzle with a white wine butter sauce.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/crab-shrimp-stuffed-salmon/
