Recipe: Crab Stuffed Salmon that Tastes Good and is Good For You

A few days ago a friend of mine asked me for this Crab Stuffed Salmon Recipe. I made it for the first time about a year ago for a holiday dinner. It tastes delicious, it’s filling, and a healthy meal option. I used Pacific Salmon to create this recipe. It’s easy to overcook and dry salmon out, so make sure to keep a watchful eye on the oven!

Salmon tastes really good, but did you know it’s good for you? Salmon is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, selenium and vitamin B12. Omega-3 is vital to proper brain function and heart health. Omega-3 can also help fight against Cancer and lower the risk of many chronic diseases. So if you like to eat fish, salmon would be a great choice!

I chose to use fresh herbs to compliment this dish, and you can read all about why you should use fresh herbs as well here!

Crab Stuffed Salmon Recipe

Ingredients: 

1. 4 Salmon Fillets
2. 1 cup of claw or lump crab meat
3. 1/2 cup of fresh minced parsley
4. 1 tablespoon of fresh dill
5. 2 fresh garlic cloves minced
6. 1 cup of Panko bread crumbs
7. 1 tablespoon of fresh squeezed lemon juice
8. 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard
9. Salt & Pepper
10. Olive oil for drizzling

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 400F
2. Put oil or cooking spray on the bottom of your baking dish to prevent sticking
3. Create the filling by mixing the crab, parsley, dill, garlic, bread crumbs, lemon juice, and mustard
4. Cut each salmon fillet about an inch in lengthwise and an inch on each side to create a pocket
5. Stuff each fillet with the crab meat filling
6. Sprinkle with salt & pepper
7. Drizzle with Olive Oil
8. Bake Salmon for about 20 minutes until done
9. Enjoy!

My Crab Stuffed Salmon Recipe is healthy, easy to make, and great for Sunday dinner. You can serve it with a side of vegetables of your choice, I chose asparagus. The entire family enjoys it!

BMWK: What are you easy go to Salmon Recipes?