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baked stuffed salmon with potatoes and green beans
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Baked Stuffed Salmon with Crabmeat and Spinach

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 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
chill stuffing30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 493kcal

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
  • 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: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 208mg | Sodium: 1003mg | Potassium: 1047mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1009IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 3mg