Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce~

🦀🍤 Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

A rich and flavorful seafood dish perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to an elevated dinner at home.

✅ Ingredients:

For the Salmon & Stuffing:

• 1 large salmon fillet, butterflied

• 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, chopped

• 1/2 lb lump crab meat

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

• Paprika, to taste

For the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:

• 3 tbsp butter

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Optional: fresh chopped parsley for garnish

🔪 Instructions:

STEP 1: Preheat the Oven

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

STEP 2: Prepare the Filling

1. In a mixing bowl, combine:

   • Chopped shrimp

   • Lump crab meat

   • Softened cream cheese

   • Mayonnaise

   • Minced garlic

   • Lemon juice

   • Chopped parsley

   • Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste

2. Mix thoroughly until creamy and well-blended.

STEP 3: Stuff the Salmon

1. Place the butterflied salmon fillet on a lined baking sheet.

2. Gently open it like a book and spread the seafood filling evenly inside.

3. Fold the top half over the stuffing and lightly season the top with paprika, salt, and pepper if desired.

STEP 4: Bake

• Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork.

STEP 5: Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

1. While the salmon is baking, melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat.

2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat.

STEP 6: Serve

• Remove salmon from the oven and rest for 5 minutes.

• Drizzle with the lemon garlic butter sauce.

• Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

🕒 Time & Servings:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 22 minutes

• Total Time: 37 minutes

• Servings: 4

💡 Tips:

• Pair with roasted vegetables, asparagus, or mashed cauliflower for a low-carb meal.

• Can be made ahead and refrigerated, then baked fresh.

• Air fryer version available on request!