Description
Shrimp Stuffed Salmon is a culinary masterpiece that combines flaky, perfectly seared salmon with a savory shrimp filling, creating an unforgettable dining experience. This dish is not only visually stunning but also surprisingly easy to prepare, making it perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. Elevate your cooking game and impress your guests with this delightful seafood dish that bursts with flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 1 cup large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add shrimp and cook until pink (3-4 minutes).
- Remove from heat; stir in breadcrumbs, parsley, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- On a cutting board, lay salmon fillets skin-side down. Cut pockets into each fillet without cutting through.
- Stuff each pocket generously with the shrimp mixture and press gently.
- Place stuffed salmon in the greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg