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Creamy Spinach and Crab Stuffed Salmon

A cross-section view of a perfectly cooked stuffed salmon fillet showing creamy spinach filling inside.
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Make this restaurant-worthy stuffed salmon for an elegant yet easy dinner. Tender salmon fillets hold a rich, creamy filling of spinach, crab, and Parmesan cheese, ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Filling:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup cooked crab meat, flaked
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket horizontally into the thickest part of each fillet, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.
  3. Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, flaked crab meat, chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, lemon juice, and dried dill. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the filling is uniform.
  4. Stuff the salmon: Gently spoon the creamy spinach and crab mixture evenly into the pockets you cut in the salmon fillets. Press the opening closed lightly.
  5. Season the salmon: Place the stuffed fillets in the prepared baking dish. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
  6. Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time depends on the thickness of your fillets.
  7. Serve immediately for an impressive dinner.

Notes

  • For a low-carb option, this recipe fits well into a keto lifestyle.
  • If you prefer a baked stuffed salmon with a slight crust, you can briefly broil the salmon for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • You can substitute shrimp for the crab meat if you prefer shrimp stuffed salmon ideas.

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