Description

This Shrimp Stuffed Salmon is an elegant and flavorful dish that’s surprisingly easy to make! Flaky salmon fillets are stuffed with a creamy shrimp and spinach filling, then baked to perfection with a crispy panko topping. It’s a delicious and healthy meal that’s perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil/avocado oil)
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
5–6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to season salmon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to season salmon
1/8 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
Fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish (optional)
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Cook Shrimp: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter (or heat oil). Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until opaque. Remove from heat.
Make Filling: Stir cream cheese, spinach, garlic powder, parsley, salt, pepper, celery salt, and paprika into the skillet with the shrimp until well combined.
Stuff Salmon: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat salmon fillets dry and butterfly each fillet, creating a pocket for stuffing. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the shrimp mixture into the pockets. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
Bake: Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs over the stuffed salmon. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until salmon is flaky and panko is golden brown.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, if desired.

Notes

Gluten-Free: Omit panko or use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
You can substitute cooked shrimp for raw shrimp. If using cooked shrimp, reduce the cooking time in step 1.
Adjust the amount of spices in the filling to your preference.
Serve with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or rice pilaf.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 45g
Cholesterol: 150mg