Million Dollar Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Salmon

Ingredients

• 7 oz center-cut salmon fillet (premium, sliced to create a pocket)
• 0.25 cup lump crab meat (picked through)
• 5 shrimp (small, peeled and deveined (plus extra for topping))
• 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened)
• 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or melted butter)
• 0.25 tsp garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• fresh chives or parsley (finely chopped for garnish)
• salt (to taste)
• freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the salmon by slicing a deep pocket into the side of the center-cut fillet, being careful not to cut all the way through.

2. 2

   In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, finely grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Old Bay seasoning until smooth and velvety.

3. 3

   Gently fold the lump crab meat and the 4-5 small shrimp into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.

4. 4

   Stuff the prepared salmon pocket to capacity with the crab and shrimp filling.

5. 5

   Season the outside of the salmon fillet with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Heat the extra virgin olive oil (or butter) in a skillet over medium-high heat.

7. 7

   Sear the salmon fillet until the exterior is golden and flawless, and the seafood filling is cooked through.

8. 8

   While the salmon cooks, blacken the extra topping shrimp in the same pan or a separate small skillet.

9. 9

   Top the cooked salmon with the blackened shrimp and a fresh shower of finely chopped chives or parsley before serving.

Notes

This recipe is for a single serving (half recipe). For a full recipe, double all quantities. Ensure crab meat is thoroughly picked through to remove any shell fragments.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• seafood
• stuffed salmon
• high-protein
• dinner
• gourmet
• keto-friendly