Easy Crab Stuffed Baked Salmon

 

Easy Crab-Stuffed Baked Salmon 🦀🐟✨
This elegant yet simple recipe combines tender, flaky salmon fillets with a rich, flavorful crab stuffing. Perfect for special occasions or an impressive weeknight dinner, this dish delivers a restaurant-quality experience right from your oven. The creamy crab filling melts into the salmon as it bakes, creating layers of buttery seafood flavor that are simply irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skinless if preferred)
• 1 cup lump crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or seafood seasoning)
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp melted butter
• Lemon wedges and parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
2. Prepare the crab filling: In a medium bowl, mix the crab meat, mayonnaise, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, breadcrumbs, garlic, and green onions until combined. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
3. Prepare the salmon: Using a sharp knife, cut a slit in the center of each salmon fillet to create a pocket (do not cut all the way through). Lightly season the salmon with salt and pepper.
4. Stuff the salmon: Spoon the crab mixture evenly into each pocket, pressing gently to fill. Place the stuffed fillets in the prepared baking dish. Brush the tops with melted butter for a golden finish.
5. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the stuffing is hot and slightly golden.
6. Serve with fresh lemon wedges and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

Tips:

• For a touch of luxury, drizzle a bit of melted garlic butter or hollandaise sauce over the salmon before serving.
• Serve with roasted asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes, or a light green salad for a balanced meal.

This Crab-Stuffed Baked Salmon is the perfect harmony of flavors — the sweet, delicate crab paired with the rich, buttery salmon makes every bite melt in your mouth. It’s easy enough for weeknights but impressive enough for guests!