Description
Succulent salmon gets a luxurious upgrade with this crab and shrimp stuffed salmon recipe, delivering Mediterranean coastal flavors in one elegant dish. Seafood enthusiasts will savor the rich, tender salmon packed with delicate shellfish, creating a restaurant-worthy meal you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1/2 pound lump crab meat
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Cheese and Dairy:
- 4 ounces boursin shallot & chive cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 jalapeno, diced and deseeded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and arrange a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal cooking surface.
- Massage salmon fillets with oil, then generously season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Cajun spices. Create a deep pocket along the center of each fillet for the forthcoming stuffing.
- Craft the luxurious filling by blending drained spinach, creamy Boursin cheese, minced jalapeno, delicate crab meat, grated Parmesan, and crushed garlic. Enhance with subtle salt and pepper notes.
- Prepare accompanying shrimp by coating with oil and sprinkling with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed.
- Meticulously stuff salmon pockets with the prepared mixture, carefully arranging seasoned shrimp atop the filling. Transfer stuffed fillets onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, monitoring until salmon turns opaque and effortlessly flakes with a fork, indicating perfect doneness.
- Present the dish adorned with fresh lemon wedges, inviting diners to experience the harmonious seafood symphony.
Notes
- Customize the stuffing by swapping spinach with kale or Swiss chard for added nutrition and unique flavor profiles.
- Reduce dairy content by using Greek yogurt or low-fat cream cheese instead of Boursin for a lighter version.
- Control spice levels by removing jalapeno seeds or substituting with milder peppers like poblano for sensitive palates.
- Ensure seafood safety by checking salmon and shrimp internal temperatures reach 145°F and 120°F respectively using a meat thermometer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg