Famous Elegant Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon Better Than Dining Out
This elegant stuffed salmon features tender fillets filled with a rich crab and shrimp mixture, creating a restaurant-quality seafood dish that’s perfect for special occasions or refined home dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
· 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin removed
· 1 tablespoon olive oil
· 1/2 teaspoon salt
· 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
· 1/2 teaspoon paprika
· 1 teaspoon lemon zest
· 8 oz (225 g) lump crab meat
· 6 oz (170 g) raw shrimp, finely chopped
· 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
· 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
· 1/3 cup (30 g) grated Parmesan cheese
· 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
· 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
· 1 tablespoon lemon juice
· 1 teaspoon garlic powder
· 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
· 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Cut a pocket into each salmon fillet and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon zest.
3. In a bowl, mix crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan, butter, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
4. Stuff each salmon fillet generously with the seafood mixture.
5. Place salmon in the baking dish, drizzle lightly with olive oil.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until salmon flakes easily and stuffing is heated through.
7. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality seafood and avoid overbaking. Serve with light sides to let the flavors shine. Variations can include herbs like dill or chives, or a touch of smoked paprika for extra depth.