Shrimp Stuffed Salmon

Shrimp Stuffed Salmon is an elegant and flavorful dish that combines the richness of salmon with a savory shrimp filling. This recipe offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes, making it perfect for special occasions or a luxurious weeknight dinner.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the salmon:

• 4 center cut salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• Olive oil spray (or a light drizzle of olive oil)

For the shrimp filling:

• 16 large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped into ½-inch pieces

• ½ cup cream cheese, softened

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

• ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or substitute with celery salt)

• Zest of half a lemon

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon pepper

For topping (optional):

• Panko breadcrumbs

• Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Prepare the Shrimp Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped parsley, dill, Old Bay seasoning, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Add the chopped shrimp and mix until well incorporated.

3. Prepare the Salmon Fillets: Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin side down. Using a sharp knife, make a horizontal slit along the center of each fillet, being careful not to cut all the way through, creating a pocket for the filling. Season the fillets with salt and pepper.

4. Stuff the Salmon: Generously spoon the shrimp mixture into the pocket of each salmon fillet. If desired, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top of the stuffed salmon for added crunch.

5. Bake: Lightly spray the tops of the salmon with olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 11–14 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

6. Serve: Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 342 kcal

• Protein: 36 g

• Fat: 21 g

  • Saturated Fat: 7 g

  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g

  • Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g

• Carbohydrates: 2 g

  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g

  • Sugars: 1 g

• Cholesterol: 122 mg

• Sodium: 455 mg

• Potassium: 881 mg

• Vitamin A: 543 IU

• Vitamin C: 1 mg

• Calcium: 53 mg

• Iron: 2 mg