Description
Luxurious Mozzarella and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon brings Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with elegant precision. Succulent salmon embraces creamy mozzarella and tender shrimp, promising a delightful culinary experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets (8 ounces / 226 grams each)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) raw shrimp, tails removed
Cheese and Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a workspace with all ingredients and preheat oven to 350F (175C), ensuring even temperature distribution.
- Create the luxurious shrimp filling by heating olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, carefully sautéing minced garlic for 30 seconds without scorching.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they transform from translucent to a vibrant pink, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Remove shrimp mixture from heat, allowing slight cooling, then incorporate mayonnaise, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses, mixing until harmoniously blended.
- Position salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, meticulously crafting a deep pocket along the side using a sharp knife.
- Generously stuff each salmon fillet with the decadent shrimp and cheese mixture, strategically reserving a portion for later topping.
- Season the stuffed fillets with salt and black pepper, ensuring balanced flavor profile across the surface.
- Transfer salmon to preheated oven, baking for 20 minutes until fish reaches desired tenderness and internal temperature.
- Carefully distribute remaining shrimp and cheese mixture atop each fillet, then activate broiler for 5 minutes to create a golden, bubbling crust.
- Allow fillets to rest briefly, permitting flavors to settle, then plate and savor this gourmet seafood creation.
Notes
- Prevent Overcooking: Check salmon’s internal temperature at 145°F to maintain moistness and avoid dryness, ensuring tender, flaky texture.
- Seafood Selection: Choose fresh, high-quality wild-caught salmon and shrimp for optimal flavor and nutritional value.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation: Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or vegan alternatives, and replace cheese with nutritional yeast for lactose-intolerant diners.
- Smart Prep Technique: Create a clean pocket in salmon by using a sharp knife at a 45-degree angle, keeping edges intact for secure filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 770 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1300 mg
- Fat: 56 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 37 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 63 g
- Cholesterol: 290 mg