Ingredients
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Creating this delicious Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon requires a selection of fresh and flavorful ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 4 salmon fillets (7 oz each, skin removed)
- 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil (divided)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 oz frozen spinach, thawed
- 5 oz Boursin Shallot & Chive cheese (room temperature)
- 1 jalapeño, diced (seeds removed)
- 8 oz lump or claw crab meat
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 12–16 medium shrimp, peeled and cleaned
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Cajun Butter Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ tsp Cajun seasoning
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
Follow these step-by-step instructions to craft the perfect Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Salmon:
Prep the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Prepare the Salmon
- Drizzle salmon fillets with 1 tbsp of oil.
- Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
- Make a slit in the middle of each fillet (be careful not to cut all the way through).
Mix the Stuffing
- Squeeze excess moisture from the thawed spinach.
- In a bowl, mix spinach, Boursin cheese, diced jalapeño, crab meat, Parmesan, and garlic.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
Season the Shrimp
- In another bowl, toss shrimp with the remaining oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the Salmon
- Fill each salmon fillet with the crab mixture.
- Top with seasoned shrimp.
- Place the stuffed fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
Add Sauce
- Mix melted butter, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika to create a sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the stuffed salmon.
Bake
- Bake for 15-17 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Serve
- Enjoy immediately with fresh lemon wedges!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 35g