Here’s a tasty Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon recipe you can make at home — an elegant, seafood‑packed main dish that’s rich, flavorful, and perfect for dinner or a special occasion:
🐟 Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon (Serves ~4)
🛒 Ingredients
Salmon
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4 salmon fillets (about 6–8 oz / 170–225 g each) — skin‑on or skinless
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1 Tbsp olive oil
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional: paprika for seasoning
Stuffing
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~½ cup cooked chopped shrimp
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~½ cup lump crab meat (fresh or canned, well drained)
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~4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
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2 Tbsp mayonnaise
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
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2 Tbsp chopped green onions (or parsley)
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½ tsp Old Bay seasoning (or paprika)
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Optional: breadcrumbs (about 2–3 Tbsp) for texture
To Finish
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Lemon wedges, for serving
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Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1) Prepare the Filling
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In a bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, crab meat, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, green onions (or parsley), Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
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Mix until creamy and well blended. Add breadcrumbs if you want a firmer stuffing.
2) Prepare the Salmon
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Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
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Lightly season each salmon fillet with salt, pepper, and a bit of paprika (if using).
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Use a sharp knife to carefully cut a pocket lengthwise into the side of each fillet — don’t cut all the way through.
3) Stuff & Bake
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Spoon the seafood filling into each salmon pocket, pressing gently to fill.
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Place the stuffed fillets on a parchment‑lined or greased baking dish.
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Drizzle with olive oil and bake about 18–22 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
4) Serve
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Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
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Pair it with steamed vegetables, rice, roasted potatoes, or a crisp salad.
🍽️ Tips
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Don’t overcook: Salmon should be flaky but moist — remove it when it reaches ~125–130 °F (52–54 °C) inside.
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Make ahead: The seafood stuffing can be prepared a few hours in advance to save time.
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Flavor boost: Add a squeeze of fresh lemon just before serving for brightness.
🍴 Why It’s Great
This dish combines tender, flaky salmon with a creamy, savory seafood stuffing — the crab adds sweetness, the shrimp adds texture, and the lemon and herbs give fresh flavor. It’s quick to prepare (ready in ~35 min) but looks and tastes like something from a fine restaurant.