SHRIMP STUFFED SALMON RECIPE
This SHRIMP STUFFED SALMON RECIPE brings together two seafood favorites – tender, flaky salmon and juicy shrimp in a rich, creamy filling.
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Salmon Dinner With A Twist
If you’re looking to elevate your dinner game with something impressive and surprising, shrimp stuffed salmon is just what you need. t’s surprisingly easy to prepare and endlessly customizable to your taste. Whether you’re making it for a holiday dinner or a cozy date night, this recipe is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients Needed:
- olive oil
- salmon filets
- garlic
- shrimp
- mayonnaise
- Parmesan
- mozzarella
- Salt/pepper
Pro Tips:
- Use wild-caught salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp filling—it will continue to cook through inside the salmon.
- Add chopped spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and color.
- Serve with a creamy dill sauce or lemon butter for an added layer of richness.
Side Dish Ideas: GARDEN ITALIAN SALAD – LEMON GARLIC GREEN BEANS – RICE PILAF
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Shrimp Stuffed Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 8 oz salmon filets
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 8 oz raw shrimp no tails
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt/pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil.
- When oil is heated, add shrimp and garlic.
- Stir often, being sure not to burn the garlic.
- Cook until shrimp is just cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Stir in mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- Place salmon filets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Using a sharp knife, cut each filet horizontally, creating a pocket for the stuffing. Be surenot to cut all the way through the filet.
- Stuff each filet with stuffing. Save some to add to the top at the end of baking.
- Salt and pepper each filet.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and add remaining stuffing to the top of each filet.
- Broil for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
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