Ingredients
4 center-cut salmon fillets (approx. 6 oz each)
4 oz lump crab meat, drained
4 oz raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with oil.
Step 2: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped dill, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix until smooth.
Step 3: Gently fold in the drained lump crab meat and the finely chopped shrimp into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
Step 4: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, cut a horizontal slit (pocket) into the thickest part of each fillet, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Step 5: Season the salmon fillets generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika on all sides.
Step 6: Spoon approximately 2-3 tablespoons of the seafood stuffing into the pocket of each salmon fillet. Press the edges of the salmon down slightly to secure the filling.
Step 7: Place the stuffed fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily and the filling is cooked through.
Step 8: Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with extra lemon wedges.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling. If you prefer a crunchier top, you can sprinkle some panko breadcrumbs over the stuffing before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed fillet
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 165mg