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Quick Shrimp Stuffed Salmon Recipe

Juicy baked shrimp stuffed salmon filled with a creamy shrimp, garlic, and lemon mixture, delivering a gourmet seafood dinner that's easy enough for weeknights and elegant enough for guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 thick-cut salmon fillets about 6 oz each
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Sauté the garlic and onion until soft and fragrant.
  4. Add the chopped shrimp and cook briefly until warmed through.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, herbs, salt, and black pepper until creamy.
  6. Pat the salmon fillets dry and cut a deep pocket into the side of each fillet.
  7. Season the salmon with salt and black pepper.
  8. Spoon the shrimp mixture evenly into each salmon pocket.
  9. Place stuffed salmon on a lined baking sheet and drizzle with remaining olive oil or butter.
  10. Bake for 15–20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  11. Remove from oven and rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use thick salmon fillets and avoid overbaking to keep the fish moist and tender.