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baked stuffed salmon with potatoes and green beans

Crab Stuffed Salmon Recipe

Chef Dennis Littley
I love recreating restaurant-style dishes in my home and sharing them with my friends. This easy to make Stuffed Salmon with Crabmeat & Cream Cheese will wow your family and friends.
4.73 from 169 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
chill stuffing 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 493 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 24 ounces salmon fillets four fillets 6 ounces each, skin off
  • 8 ounces crabmeat drained well lump, claw or backfin
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened use regular not whipped
  • 1 large egg whipped
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • ½ cup cooked baby spinach with excess liquid squeezed out
  • 1 tablespoon roasted red peppers diced (or fresh red pepper)
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded (or your favorite cheese)
  • 1 teaspoon old bay
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt adjust to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs or whatever type of bread crumb you prefer

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • cook spinach in a little bit of water till fully cooked, take off the heat and allow to cool
  • When spinach is cool squeeze out all of the water from the spinach (excess water will make the stuffing loose)
  • in a mixing bowl add in the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, egg and old bay seasoning. Whip together until well blended.
  • fold in the spinach, roasted peppers, shredded mozzarella and crab meat (make sure crab meat has been well-drained, squeezing out any excess water). Mix gently and if the mixture is too loose you may add a little bread crumb to tighten it up.
  • place salmon on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper
  • portion stuffing out and place on top of salmon fillet, then sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
  • pour a little water on the baking dish to help keep the salmon moist while it's cooking
  • cook salmon at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes. salmon should be done but not overcooked
  • serve with your favorite sides

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Nutrition

Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 51gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 208mgSodium: 1003mgPotassium: 1047mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1009IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 3mg
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