Salmon Stuffed With Shrimp

Baked Seafood Stuffed Salmon on a white plate with salad and lemon on the side.

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Salmon Stuffed With Shrimp

Flavorful, juicy, flaky, and absolutely delicious Baked Seafood-Stuffed Salmon!

This salmon dish looks beautiful on a dinner party table. But, because it's so simple to prepare, it can be made any time, for any occasion, or no occasion, and any day of the week!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 378kcal

Author: Irina

Equipment

Ingredients

For the salmon:

2 pounds salmon fillet
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
¾ cup Mozzarella cheese grated

For the stuffing:

1 pound salad shrimp cooked
8 oz. imitation crab meat finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ cup Mozzarella cheese grated
2 cloves garlic minced

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Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 425°F
Place salmon on a large cutting board and, using a sharp chef's knife, slice the top half of the salmon, so that you are left with two whole salmon fillets (don't worry about making it perfect or even). Sprinkle both sides of the two fillets with salt, pepper, and dried basil.
2 pounds salmon fillet, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried basil
In a large mixing bowl combine the shrimp, diced imitation crab, ½ cup grated cheese, minced garlic, and dried basil seasoning. Stir well, and set aside.
1 pound salad shrimp, 8 oz. imitation crab meat, ½ cup Mozzarella cheese, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried basil
Transfer the bottom fillet onto the parchment paper-lined baking dish and top with about ½ of the stuffing. Spread the stuffing evenly over the fish. Place the second salmon fillet on top and distribute the remaining stuffing. Top with ¾ cup of grated cheese and bake in the oven at 425°F for about 22 minutes. Then, switch to broil for around 3 minutes until the cheese is lightly browned. Internal temperature of salmon should reach 145°F, measured at the thickest part of the salmon.
¾ cup Mozzarella cheese

Notes

- Removal of the skin is optional. In fact, it's better to leave the skin on the salmon; it provides more flavor. The skin is easy to remove after it's been cooked, so you can always remove it before serving.
- Season the salmon right before adding the stuffing and right before it goes in the oven. Do not allow the salmon to sit in the seasoning and draw out its moisture.
- Do not reheat in the microwave. It will dry it out. It can be served chilled or reheated in the oven, in an oven-safe dish, at a low temperature of 250 - 275°F for 10-15 minutes. Make sure to cover the salmon with foil.

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