Stuffed Salmon with Crab Shrimp (Printable Version)

Tender salmon fillets filled with a smooth blend of crab, shrimp, and fresh herbs, baked to juicy perfection.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Filling

01 - Softened cream cheese, 115 g
02 - Mayonnaise, 60 ml
03 - Chopped fresh parsley, 15 ml
04 - Minced garlic clove, 1
05 - Grated Parmesan cheese, 30 ml
06 - Lemon juice, 15 ml
07 - Dijon mustard, 5 ml
08 - Paprika, 1.25 ml
09 - Salt to taste
10 - Black pepper to taste

→ Seafood

11 - Lump crab meat, 120 ml
12 - Cooked shrimp, chopped fine, 120 ml
13 - Four skin-on salmon fillets about 170 g each

→ Finishing

14 - Lemon wedges to serve
15 - Olive oil for brushing

# Detailed Preparation Steps:

01 - Set your oven to 190°C. Line a baking tray with parchment or lightly oil a baking dish.
02 - Mix the chopped crab, shrimp, cream cheese, mayo, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper, and Parmesan in a bowl until smooth.
03 - With a sharp knife, slice each salmon fillet down the middle without cutting all the way through to make pockets.
04 - Stuff the seafood mix evenly inside each salmon pocket, making sure they’re nicely packed.
05 - Place the filled fillets on your lined or greased tray. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle a little salt and paprika on each.
06 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the salmon looks opaque and flakes with a fork. It should hit 63°C inside for safety.
07 - Dish out the salmon warm with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.

# Helpful Tips:

01 - Make sure the salmon’s inside temperature hits 63°C to eat safely.
02 - Feel free to tweak the seasoning how you like.
03 - Choose good quality lump crab meat for best taste.