Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Total Time: ~50 minutes
🧾 Ingredients
For the Salmon:
1 large salmon fillet (about 1.5–2 lbs), butterflied
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Paprika, for garnish
Olive oil or melted butter, for brushing
For the Crab & Shrimp Stuffing:
1/2 lb cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
1/2 lb lump crab meat (check for shell pieces)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup finely diced celery (optional for crunch)
1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
Make the stuffing:
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, Parmesan, mozzarella, mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire. Mix until smooth.
Fold in the chopped shrimp, crab meat, bell pepper, celery (if using), green onions, and seasonings (Old Bay, garlic powder, salt, pepper). Mix until well combined.
Prepare the salmon:
Butterfly the salmon fillet (slice horizontally down the middle, but not all the way through, to open it like a book).
Season both sides lightly with salt, pepper, and a touch of paprika.
Place on a greased baking dish, skin-side down.
Stuff the salmon:
Spoon the seafood mixture onto one half of the butterflied salmon.
Fold the top half over the stuffing (like a sandwich), or if the fillet is fully opened, you can layer the stuffing in the center and fold both ends toward the middle.
Optional: Use kitchen twine or toothpicks to secure if needed.
Bake:
Brush top with olive oil or melted butter for a golden finish.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
Finish & Serve:
Optional: Broil the top for 2–3 minutes for a golden crust.
Garnish with extra chives, lemon wedges, or a drizzle of garlic butter.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve with garlic mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, lemon rice, or a fresh garden salad.
A crisp white wine like Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully.