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Elegant Creamy Spinach and Crab Stuffed Salmon

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Make this restaurant-style stuffed salmon with a rich, creamy spinach and crab filling. This easy baked salmon recipe delivers gourmet results quickly, perfect for an impressive seafood 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
  • 8 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 ounces lump crab meat, drained and picked over
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them in the prepared baking dish. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Prepare the stuffing: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, lemon juice, and dried dill. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in the chopped spinach and the lump crab meat until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Using a small spoon or knife, carefully cut a pocket into the thickest side of each salmon fillet, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.
  6. Spoon the creamy spinach and crab mixture evenly into the pockets of the salmon fillets.
  7. Bake for 12 to 18 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can sear the salmon briefly in a hot skillet before baking.
  • If you prefer a low carb salmon recipe, serve this dish with roasted asparagus or steamed green beans.
  • To achieve a restaurant style salmon presentation, you can skip cutting pockets and simply spread the filling over the top of the fillets before baking.

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