Description
A flavorful and elegant dish that pairs succulent salmon with a creamy shrimp filling, perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your baking dish with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Combine the chopped shrimp, softened cream cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, mixing them until well combined.
- Slice a pocket into each salmon fillet carefully, taking care not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each pocket with the creamy shrimp mixture, pressing it down slightly to secure it.
- Place the stuffed salmon fillets into your greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead Tip: Prepare the filling a day in advance for quick assembly. Consider using an air fryer for a quicker method to achieve crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: shrimp stuffed salmon, easy shrimp salmon, seafood recipes, healthy dinner, quick meal