Shrimp Stuffed Salmon
Shrimp Stuffed Salmon is a show-stopping dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a rich and creamy shrimp filling, enhanced by fresh herbs and zesty lemon. This elegant recipe is perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying during intimate family meals. With its delightful textures and flavors, each bite is a culinary adventure that will leave you wanting more. Easy to prepare, this dish delivers restaurant-quality results right in your own kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 8 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, combine chopped shrimp, cream cheese, herbs, lemon juice, and garlic powder until mixed.
- Slice pockets into salmon fillets and generously stuff with the shrimp mixture.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper; drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg