Description
This 30-Minute Melt-In-Your-Mouth Crab Stuffed Salmon is a luxurious yet easy-to-make dinner that features tender salmon fillets generously stuffed with a rich, creamy crab mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin removed)
- 8 oz fresh lump crab meat
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 Tbsp crème fraîche or mayonnaise
- 2 small cloves garlic, minced (about 1 Tbsp)
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley, plus more for serving
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 medium lemon, zested (about 1–2 tsp), plus lemon wedges for serving
- 3 Tbsp crushed Ritz crackers (about 8 crackers) or Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Thinly sliced chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, beaten egg, crème fraîche or mayonnaise, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon zest. Stir until very well mixed. Gently fold in the lump crab meat and crushed Ritz crackers or Panko breadcrumbs. Set aside this crab stuffing.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Using a paring knife, carefully cut a long slit down the middle on top of each fillet to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through—leave about ½ to ¾ inch of salmon on either side. Season each fillet liberally with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Evenly divide the crab mixture among the five salmon fillets, stuffing the mixture into each pocket. You should have about ⅓ to ½ cup of filling per fillet. Place each stuffed salmon fillet onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 120°F for medium-rare doneness. Optionally, broil for a minute or two at the end to achieve a golden-brown topping.
- Sprinkle the finished salmon with additional chopped parsley or sliced chives. Serve immediately with lemon wedges. Enjoy as is or pair with lemon beurre blanc sauce for added elegance.
Notes
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning based on your taste preference.
- Ensure not to overcook the salmon to maintain its tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg