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Elegant Crab and Cream Cheese Stuffed Salmon

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Make this restaurant-style stuffed salmon featuring a rich, creamy crab and cream cheese filling. This easy baked salmon recipe delivers gourmet results perfect for an impressive seafood dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 8 ounces lump crab meat, drained and picked over
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Mix until the filling is smooth and well combined.
  3. Gently fold in the lump crab meat, being careful not to break up the pieces too much.
  4. Place the salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Using a knife, carefully cut a pocket or slit lengthwise into the thickest part of each salmon fillet, making sure not to cut all the way through to the bottom.
  6. Spoon the crab stuffing mixture evenly into the pockets of the salmon fillets. Press the stuffing down gently.
  7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time depends on the thickness of your fillets.
  8. Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a low carb stuffed salmon option, serve this dish with steamed asparagus or a side salad instead of rice or potatoes.
  • If you prefer a crispier top, place the baking dish under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • You can substitute the crab meat with cooked shrimp for a shrimp stuffed salmon variation.

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