Description
This Cheesy Shrimp Stuffed Salmon is a rich and decadent seafood dish featuring a creamy, cheesy shrimp filling baked inside perfectly seasoned salmon fillets. It’s an impressive yet surprisingly simple recipe perfect for special dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Cut a slit or pocket into the side of each salmon fillet to create space for stuffing. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each salmon fillet with the shrimp and cheese mixture.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the salmon fillets for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven, garnish with additional parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute mozzarella with another melty cheese like Monterey Jack or Gruyère.
- Make sure shrimp are chopped finely so they cook evenly inside the salmon.
- This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of Old Bay seasoning to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
