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Crab Stuffed Salmon

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This Crab Stuffed Salmon combines tender, flaky salmon with a rich, creamy crab filling flavored with garlic, bell peppers, herbs, and Old Bay seasoning for an elegant yet easy seafood dinner.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (5–6 ounces each)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

8 ounces crab meat, drained well and finely chopped

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

¼ cup diced bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 whole egg, lightly beaten

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs

Cooking spray, for topping

Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Using a sharp knife, slice a slit in the center of each fillet to create a pocket for the stuffing.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, cream cheese, diced bell peppers, minced garlic, beaten egg, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, and panko bread crumbs. Mix until well combined and creamy.
  5. Spoon the crab mixture evenly into each salmon pocket, pressing gently to secure the filling.
  6. Place the stuffed salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish and lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
  7. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Garnish with extra chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Use fresh, skin-on salmon fillets for best results.

Do not overfill the salmon pockets to prevent leakage during baking.

Prepare the crab filling up to a day ahead for easy meal prep.

For extra richness, drizzle with lemon butter sauce before serving.

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently in the oven.

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