Stuffed Salmon With Crabmeat and Shrimp Recipe: Unleash the Sea Flavors

This beautifully cooked salmon is filled with all the goodness of crabmeat, mouthwatering seasonings, and juicy shrimp making it a perfect seafood meal for any occasion. The savory flavors of this salmon are to die for. By following this recipe, you can have the same taste and experience as in an expensive restaurant.

This stuffed salmon can be easily made in less without creating any fuss. The ingredients used are easy to find and are readily available in any normal household pantry. Moreover, the ingredients used in this recipe are of high quality, making it more flavorful. You can easily substitute the ingredients according to your preference. So, what are you waiting for, grab your aprons and let's make this heavenly stuffed salmon meal.

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Substitutions
• Stuffed Salmon With Crabmeat and Shrimp Recipe Variations
• Equipment
• Storage
• Pro Tips
• Stuffed Salmon With Crabmeat and Shrimp Recipe
• Comments

Ingredients

• Jumbo lump crab — 8 oz.
• Old bay — 1 tbsp.
• Butter — 3 tbsp.
• Paprika — 2 tsp.
• Minced garlic — 4 cloves, medium-sized
• Onion powder — 1 tsp.
• Grated parmesan — 2 tbsp.
• Chopped parsley — ¼ cup.
• Cream cheese — 4 oz.
• Adobo seasoning — 1 tsp.
• Green onions — 2 tbsp.
• Shrimp — 1 lb.
• Cardamom — 1 tsp.
• Lemon juice — 2 tbsp. (medium-sized lemon)
• Badia complete seasoning — 1 tsp.
• Wild salmon filets — 2 pcs., large or 17 oz.
• Salt — to taste
• Shredded mozzarella cheese — ¼ cup
• Black pepper — to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to about 350 degrees F. While the oven is heating, season your shrimp using black pepper and salt, and place it aside.

2. Take a pan and melt half of the butter in it and then cook the paprika and garlic until they get aromatic. Then, add the seasoned shrimp and cook them until they get brown.

3. Mix all of the ingredients except the salmon and old bay seasoning in a bowl. This will be the stuffing for the salmon.

4. Season the salmon using old bay seasoning, pepper, and salt. Place a salmon filet on a baking tray and cover the top with the stuffing you prepared then place another filet over it and brush it with the remaining butter. Bake the filets for twenty minutes. Then take the tray out and add a layer of stuffing over the salmon, and bake for another five minutes. 

5. Garnish the stuffed salmon before serving.

Substitutions

• Salmon — Salmon is the main ingredient of this appetizing dish. However, if you want to try this recipe with another type of fish, try halibut or cod, as they can also be easily cooked and taste perfect with the filling.

• Old bay seasoning — Old bay seasoning seasons the salmon perfectly and gives it a flavorful taste. In case you are out of old bay seasoning, you can try adding ¼ teaspoon of paprika and celery stalk to season the salmon.

• Cream cheese — Cream cheese gives the stuffing a smooth consistency with a unique flavor. If you want to try a different flavor, try sour cream or yogurt.

Stuffed Salmon With Crabmeat and Shrimp Recipe Variations

• Luxurious taste — Instead of crabmeat, use lobster meat to experience the luxurious taste.

• Mediterranean flavor — Use some chopped sun-dried tomatoes in the stuffing to give it a Mediterranean feel.

Equipment

• Measuring spoons and cups

• Pan

• Spatula

• Mixing bowl

• Oven

• Baking tray

Storage

• To store the leftovers, store them in an air-tight container and put them in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Pro Tips

• Keep a close eye on the shrimp while cooking, as they cook in no time and can overcook.

• To save time, make the stuffing beforehand.

• Don't forget to garnish the stuffed salmon with some herbs or lemon wedges for extra flavor.