Description
Shrimp Stuffed Salmon is a culinary delight that captivates with its rich flavors and stunning presentation. This dish features succulent salmon fillets filled with a creamy mixture of tender shrimp, cream cheese, and fresh herbs. Perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying a gourmet meal at home, this recipe is both easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying. With each bite, the harmonious blend of savory seafood and aromatic spices creates a taste experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup peeled and deveined shrimp
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Chop shrimp into small pieces and mix with cream cheese, garlic, herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Slice pockets into the salmon fillets and stuff them generously with the shrimp mixture.
- Place stuffed fillets in the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving; garnish with extra herbs or lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg