A luxurious seafood dish where tender salmon is stuffed with a rich, creamy crab and shrimp filling—perfect for a special dinner!SERVES: 4PREP TIME: 15 MINSCOOK TIME: 20 MINSIngredients:4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless½ cup cooked shrimp, finely chopped½ cup lump crab meat, drained & picked for shells2 tbsp mayonnaise2 tbsp cream cheese, softened1 tsp Dijon mustard1 tsp lemon juice1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)½ tsp Old Bay seasoning (or paprika + pinch of cayenne)Salt & pepper to taste1 tbsp olive oil (for baking)Lemon wedges (for serving)(Optional: Panko breadcrumbs for a crispy topping)Instructions:1. PREPARE THE FILLING:In a bowl, mix shrimp, crab, mayo, cream cheese, Dijon, lemon juice, parsley, Old Bay, salt, and pepper until well combined.2. STUFF THE SALMON:Pat salmon dry and make a deep pocket in the thickest side of each fillet (or butterfly if preferred).Divide the filling evenly among the fillets, pressing gently to stuff.3. BAKE:Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).Place salmon on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with salt.Bake for 18-20 mins until salmon flakes easily (or broil 2-3 mins for a golden top).4. SERVE:Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.Optional: Sprinkle with toasted panko for crunch.Serving Suggestions:Pair with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus or a citrusy arugula salad.For extra richness, drizzle with lemon butter sauce.This dish is decadent yet easy, making it ideal for date nights or impressing guests!
Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon
