Stuffed Salmon with Crabmeat & Cream Cheese

Salmon stuffed with crabmeat and cream cheese on a plate with green beans and baby potatoes

4.87 from 29 votes

Stuffed Salmon with Crabmeat & Cream Cheese

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.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time20 mins

chill stuffing30 mins

Total Time1 hr 5 mins

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crabmeat and cream cheese stuffing, salmon recipe, stuffed salmon

Servings:

Calories: 493kcal

Author: Chef Dennis Littley

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 baby spinach cooked 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

US Customary - Metric

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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