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Crab Stuffed Salmon

Delicious Crab Stuffed Salmon for a Quick Dinner Delight

Experience the culinary magic of Crab Stuffed Salmon, combining sweet crab meat with creamy cheese for a quick dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 8 oz Fresh Lump Crab Meat Always choose fresh for best flavor.
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as the binder.
  • 2 Tbsp Crème Fraîche or Mayonnaise Choose crème fraîche for gourmet touch.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic The fresher, the better.
  • 2 Tbsp Chopped Parsley Other herbs can work too!
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning Essential for authentic flavor.
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Zest Use freshly zested lemon.
  • ¾ cup Crushed Ritz Crackers or Panko Breadcrumbs Ritz adds a buttery flavor.
Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Opt for skinless, boneless.
  • to taste Kosher Salt Season generously.
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper Essential seasoning.
Garnish
  • 2 Tbsp Chives For a fresh herbal touch.
  • 1 each Lemon Wedges Serve on the side.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium Bowl
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, egg, crème fraîche, garlic, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon zest until smooth. Fold in crab meat and crushed crackers.
  3. Pat salmon fillets dry, make a slit down the center, and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  4. Stuff each salmon fillet with about ⅓ to ½ cup of crab filling.
  5. Place stuffed fillets on prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 120°F (49°C); broil for a golden finish.
  6. Let the salmon rest, garnish with parsley or chives, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. You can prepare the crab filling up to a day in advance to make assembly quicker.

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