Description
Enjoy an indulgent and flavorful dinner with our Cheesy Shrimp-Stuffed Salmon. This dish combines succulent salmon fillets with a creamy shrimp filling, perfect for special occasions or a delightful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine the shrimp, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Slice the salmon fillets lengthwise to create a pocket.
- Stuff each salmon fillet with the shrimp mixture.
- Place the stuffed salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and the filling is hot.
- Serve warm with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, add a sprinkle of lemon zest to the filling.
- You can substitute the shrimp with crab meat for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg