Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Elegant Cajun Seafood Stuffed Salmon recipe. Tender salmon fillets are filled with a decadent mixture of lump crab meat, shrimp, and creamy seasonings, creating a dish that is perfect for a special dinner occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless, about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper for seasoning
Seafood Stuffing:
- 1/2 pound lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- 1/2 cup small cooked shrimp (chopped)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley and lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Prepare Salmon: Cut a pocket in each salmon fillet, season with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Make Stuffing: Combine crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, green onions, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Stuff Salmon: Fill salmon pockets with seafood mixture.
- Bake: Bake filled fillets for 18–22 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish: Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- Enhance spiciness with cayenne pepper if desired.
- Pair with roasted asparagus, wild rice, or garlic mashed potatoes.
- Ensure seafood is well-drained to prevent excess moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
