Description
A delightful dish combining fresh seafood with rich salmon, filled with a tasty mix of crab meat and shrimp, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 large salmon fillet butterflied
- 6-8 jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 2 tbsp cream cheese softened
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Butterfly the salmon fillet by slicing it horizontally to create a pocket. Fill the center with the crab mixture and fold to close. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed salmon for 2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Place shrimp on top and transfer to oven.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until shrimp are pink and salmon is cooked through. Drizzle with lemon herb butter and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh seafood. Adjust seasoning to taste. For added richness, consider adding grated cheese to the stuffing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood