Description
Delight your taste buds with this easy-to-make Shrimp Stuffed Salmon, featuring succulent salmon fillets filled with a creamy shrimp mixture for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the Shrimp Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp, softened cream cheese, minced garlic, lemon juice, and herbs. Mix until well combined.
- Season Your Salmon: Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Stuff the Salmon: Carefully slice each salmon fillet down the middle without cutting all the way through. Fill each pocket with the shrimp mixture.
- Bake: Place the stuffed salmon in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until flaky and cooked through.
- Serve: Transfer to plates and optionally drizzle with extra lemon juice before serving alongside seasonal vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider briefly sautéing the shrimp before mixing them into the filling. - Feel free to substitute fresh herbs based on your preferences or add a sprinkle of feta cheese for extra zest.