Ingredients
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, center-cut
1/2 cup lump crab meat, drained
1/2 cup raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, lemon zest, and panko breadcrumbs. Mix until smooth.
Step 3: Gently fold in the lump crab meat and the chopped raw shrimp into the cream cheese mixture. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 4: Using a sharp knife, cut a horizontal pocket into the side of each salmon fillet, making sure not to cut all the way through.
Step 5: Season the outside of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
Step 6: Carefully stuff each salmon pocket with about 2-3 tablespoons of the seafood mixture.
Step 7: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets in the pan and sear for 3 minutes without moving them.
Step 8: Carefully flip the salmon fillets and immediately transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
Step 9: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the internal temperature of the stuffing reaches 145°F.
Step 10: Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling. You can substitute panko with almond flour for a strictly low-carb version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed fillet
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
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