Elegant, easy, and full of flavor, this stuffed salmon is perfect for impressing guests—or just treating yourself to a gourmet night in. Buttery salmon wrapped around a creamy crab stuffing and topped with jumbo shrimp? Yes, please!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Salmon:
1 large salmon fillet (butterflied)
6–8 jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Crab & Herb Stuffing:
1 cup lump crab meat
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish:
Lemon herb butter for drizzling
Lemon wedges for serving
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Crab Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine:
Crab meat
Cream cheese
Mayonnaise
Dijon mustard
Garlic
Lemon juice
Fresh herbs
Salt & pepper
Mix until smooth and creamy but firm enough to hold its shape.
2. Butterfly & Stuff the Salmon
Carefully slice the salmon fillet horizontally (don’t cut all the way through).
Open it like a book and spoon the crab mixture onto one side.
Fold over and secure with toothpicks if needed.
3. Sear the Salmon
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the salmon for 2 minutes per side until lightly golden.
4. Top with Shrimp & Bake
Arrange shrimp over the top of the salmon.
Transfer skillet to the oven.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and the salmon is cooked through.
5. Finishing Touch
Drizzle with lemon herb butter before serving.
Serve with lemon wedges, roasted vegetables, or garlic rice.
🍽️ Serving Suggestion
Pair this showstopping main with:
Roasted asparagus
Creamy mashed potatoes
Garlic butter green beans
A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or chilled sparkling water with lemon
✨ Tips & Variations
No oven-safe skillet? Just transfer to a baking dish after searing.
Add heat with a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes in the filling.
Make it dairy-free: swap cream cheese for mashed avocado or a vegan spread.