Elegant Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon Recipe
This crab and shrimp stuffed salmon is an elegant yet easy dinner recipe. Juicy salmon fillets are filled with a creamy seafood stuffing made with crab, shrimp, herbs, and seasonings for a restaurant-quality dish that’s ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets skin-on or skinless, center-cut works best
- ½ cup cooked shrimp chopped
- ½ cup lump crab meat fresh or canned, drained
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning or other seafood seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or melted butter for brushing
- Fresh parsley or dill optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic, green onions, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix until creamy and well blended.
- Cut a slit or pocket in the thickest part of each salmon fillet.
- Spoon the seafood mixture into the pockets, pressing gently to secure.
- Brush salmon with olive oil or melted butter and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with parsley or dill and a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Notes
- Add spinach or sautéed mushrooms to the stuffing for more texture.
- For a spicy version, mix in cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Store-bought seafood stuffing works in a pinch.
- Try baking in foil packets for extra moisture and easy cleanup.
- Canned crab meat works fine—just drain and check for shell pieces.