Description
Succulent salmon meets Louisiana magic in this Cajun Seafood Stuffed Salmon, blending rich coastal flavors with spicy southern charm. Creamy seafood filling and bold Cajun seasoning promise a restaurant-worthy dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood and Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (7 ounces/198 grams each), skin removed
- 8 ounces/226 grams lump crab or claw crab
- 12–16 medium shrimp, peeled and cleaned
Filling and Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 pack (5 ounces/142 grams) Boursin Shallot & Chive, at room temperature
- 4 ounces/113 grams frozen spinach, thawed
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 jalapeno, deseeded and diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
Seasoning and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, plus more for seasoning shrimp
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more for seasoning shrimp
- Salt and ground pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, to garnish
Cajun Butter Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cooking surface.
- Massage salmon fillets with oil and create a deep pocket along the center, ensuring seasoning covers both exterior surfaces with Cajun spices, salt, and pepper.
- Thoroughly drain spinach to remove excess moisture, then combine with creamy Boursin, minced jalapeno, delicate crab meat, grated parmesan, and crushed garlic in a mixing bowl, seasoning with additional salt and pepper.
- Separately marinate shrimp in remaining oil, complementary Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Carefully fill salmon’s central pocket with prepared crab mixture, arranging seasoned shrimp strategically across the top surface.
- Drizzle prepared Cajun butter over stuffed salmon to intensify coastal flavors before transferring to preheated oven.
- Roast for 15-17 minutes, monitoring until salmon transforms to opaque and easily flakes when tested with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh lemon wedges to brighten the dish and serve immediately for maximum taste and texture experience.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting Cajun seasoning to suit personal heat preferences.
- Use fresh crab meat for the most authentic and rich seafood flavor, but high-quality canned crab works perfectly too.
- If avoiding dairy, substitute Boursin cheese with dairy-free cream cheese or Greek yogurt alternative.
- Ensure salmon is evenly cut and stuffed to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 474 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg