Elegant Crab Shrimp Stuffed Salmon (Printer-Friendly Version)

Salmon fillets envelop crab, shrimp, and cheese filling, baked for an exquisite seafood entrée with a golden crust.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Seafood

01 - 4 salmon fillets, skinless, approximately 180 g each
02 - 100 g lump crab meat, drained and picked over for shells
03 - 80 g cooked shrimp, finely chopped

→ Filling Base

04 - 40 g cream cheese, softened
05 - 30 g mayonnaise
06 - 25 g breadcrumbs
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 0.5 teaspoon paprika
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

→ Oil and Seasonings

11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - Salt, to taste
13 - Black pepper, to taste

→ To Serve

14 - Lemon wedges

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the chopped shrimp, crab meat, softened cream cheese, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix with a fork until the filling is cohesive and thick.
02 - Preheat the oven to 190°C. Using a sharp knife, carefully create a deep pocket in each salmon fillet without cutting all the way through. Season both sides of each fillet with salt and black pepper.
03 - Spoon the seafood stuffing evenly into the pocket of each fillet, pressing gently to fill but not overstuff. Secure the opening with toothpicks if necessary to prevent filling from spilling.
04 - Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium–high heat. Place the stuffed fillets, presentation side down, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until a golden crust forms.
05 - Transfer the skillet with the seared fillets to the oven. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and the filling is heated through.
06 - Allow the salmon to rest for 2 minutes. Serve immediately with lemon wedges alongside and your choice of bright vegetables or tender grains.

# Handy Cooking Tips:

01 - Filling may be prepared up to a day ahead and refrigerated for convenience.
02 - Ensure salmon fillets are uniform in thickness for even cooking.
03 - For a lighter version, low-fat cream cheese may be used.
04 - Gluten-free breadcrumbs can be substituted as needed.

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