Salmon Stuffed With Crab
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This recipe for stuffed salmon with crab meat looks like something straight off a fine-dining menu. Tender, flaky salmon fillets are loaded with a creamy, seasoned lump crab filling and finished with a silky, bright lemon butter drizzle.
Prep 20 minutes minutes
Cook 18 minutes minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes minutes
Total 43 minutes minutes
rimmed baking sheet half sheet, 18x13 inches
Sharp knife
Cutting board
medium mixing bowl
rubber or silicone spatula
Small saucepan
Instant-read meat thermometer
toothpicks
Tongs or fish spatula
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each, boneless and skinless)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- 2 teaspoons butter (½ teaspoon per fillet)
Crab Filling
- 8 ounces lump crab meat
- 3 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers (or panko)
- 1 small shallot (very finely minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Lemon Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 small shallot (minced)
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Prep the Salmon and Crab Filling
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pat 4 salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Cut a deep horizontal slit into center of each fillet to form a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through. Sprinkle a pinch of salt inside each pocket. Season outside of each fillet with salt and black pepper.
In medium mixing bowl, combine 3 ounces softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 egg, ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers, 1 very finely minced small shallot, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley. Stir until well combined.
Add 8 ounces lump crab meat to bowl. Using rubber spatula, fold gently until just combined, keeping crab lumps as intact as possible.
Stuff and Bake the Salmon
Divide crab filling evenly among 4 fillets, generously stuffing each pocket and mounding slightly on top. Secure each fillet with 1 to 2 toothpicks to hold filling in place.
Place stuffed fillets on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle each lightly with olive oil and place ½ teaspoon butter on top of each fillet.
Bake 14 to 18 minutes until salmon reaches an internal temperature of 120 to 125°F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove from oven, remove all toothpicks, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Make the Lemon Butter Sauce
While salmon bakes, melt 4 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 minced small shallot and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes until softened.
Add ¼ cup dry white wine and simmer about 2 minutes until slightly reduced. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.
Spoon lemon butter sauce generously over rested salmon fillets and serve immediately.
Make it Gluten-Free: Swap the Ritz crackers for gluten-free crackers or certified gluten-free panko breadcrumbs. All other ingredients in this recipe are naturally gluten-free.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven, covered with foil, for 20 to 25 minutes, adding a splash of chicken broth to the pan to keep everything moist.
Make-Ahead: Crab filling can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate, then stuff the salmon fillets right before baking.
Salmon Temperature: 120 to 125°F is recommended for a tender, medium result. For those who prefer fully cooked fish per USDA guidelines, bring to 145°F.
Calories: 2511calProtein: 190gFat: 153gSaturated Fat: 63gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 872mgSodium: 4304mgPotassium: 4241mgTotal Carbs: 17gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gNet Carbs: 14gVitamin A: 4941IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 382mgIron: 10mg
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