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Creamy Spinach and Crab Stuffed Salmon

A perfectly cooked stuffed salmon cut in half, revealing creamy spinach filling inside this delicious stuffed salmon.
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You can make this elegant, restaurant-style stuffed salmon that features a rich, creamy spinach and crab filling. It bakes quickly, making it suitable for special occasions or a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Filling:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup cooked crab meat, flaked
  • 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. If using skin-on fillets, place them skin-side down. Make a deep pocket or slit lengthwise down the thickest part of each fillet, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.
  3. Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crab meat, dried spinach, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, thyme, and parsley. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  4. Stuff the salmon: Divide the filling mixture evenly among the four salmon fillets. Gently spoon the mixture into the pockets you cut in the fish, pressing lightly to secure it.
  5. Season the salmon: Brush the tops and sides of the stuffed salmon with olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  6. Bake: Place the stuffed salmon in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 12 to 18 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Serve immediately for an impressive dinner.

Notes

  • Squeeze the thawed spinach very dry; excess moisture will make your filling runny.
  • For a low-carb option, this recipe fits well into a Keto diet plan.
  • You can substitute shrimp for the crab meat for a different seafood flavor profile.

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