Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon with Lemon Garlic Dressing~

delicious and elegant Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon with Lemon Garlic Dressing 🦀🦐🍋 — perfect for a dinner party or a special night in.

🦀 Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon with Lemon Garlic Dressing

✅ Ingredients:

For the Stuffed Salmon:

• 1 large salmon fillet (about 1.5–2 lbs), butterflied

• 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, finely chopped

• 1/2 lb lump crab meat

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

• Salt, black pepper, and paprika (to taste)

For the Lemon Garlic Dressing:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• Pinch of salt and pepper

🔪 Instructions:

STEP 1: Prepare the Filling

In a medium bowl, mix together:

• Chopped shrimp

• Lump crab meat

• Cream cheese

• Mayonnaise

• Minced garlic

• Lemon juice

• Chopped parsley

Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir until smooth and well combined.

STEP 2: Stuff the Salmon

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Lay the butterflied salmon fillet flat on the sheet.

4. Spoon the seafood filling onto one side of the salmon, then fold the other half over to enclose the filling like a pocket.

5. Sprinkle the top with a little paprika for color.

STEP 3: Bake the Salmon

1. Place the stuffed salmon in the preheated oven.

2. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

STEP 4: Make the Lemon Garlic Dressing

While the salmon bakes:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

2. Set aside until ready to serve.

STEP 5: Serve

1. Once baked, remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.

2. Drizzle the lemon garlic dressing over the top.

3. Garnish with extra parsley or lemon slices if desired.

🍽️ Serving Info:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 30 minutes

• Total Time: 45 minutes

• Servings: 4 generous portions

💡 Tips:

• You can swap shrimp for scallops or use imitation crab if on a budget.

• Pairs beautifully with roasted asparagus, cauliflower mash, or a green salad.

• Make it spicy with a pinch of cayenne or crushed red pepper in the filling.