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Restaurant-Worthy Creamy Spinach and Crab Stuffed Salmon

A cross-section view of a baked stuffed salmon fillet overflowing with creamy spinach filling.
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Make this elegant stuffed salmon that looks gourmet but is simple to prepare. Tender salmon fillets hold a rich, creamy filling of spinach, crab meat, and Parmesan cheese, resulting in a moist and flavorful meal perfect for special occasions or a satisfying weeknight 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
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup cooked crab meat, flaked
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Set them aside.
  3. Prepare the filling: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the chopped spinach to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the spinach wilts completely. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the spinach cool slightly.
  5. Squeeze any excess moisture from the cooked spinach.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine the cooled spinach, softened cream cheese, flaked crab meat, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and nutmeg. Mix until the filling is well combined.
  7. Create a pocket in the thickest part of each salmon fillet using a sharp knife. Cut about two-thirds of the way through the fillet, being careful not to cut all the way to the bottom or sides.
  8. Spoon the creamy spinach and crab filling evenly into the pocket of each salmon fillet.
  9. Place the stuffed salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the tops lightly with olive oil.
  10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time depends on the thickness of your fillets.
  11. Serve immediately for a delicious, restaurant-style salmon dinner.

Notes

  • For an extra rich flavor, you can add 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese to the filling mixture.
  • If you prefer a low-carb stuffed salmon, omit any breadcrumbs you might see in other recipes; this recipe keeps the filling naturally low in carbohydrates.
  • To achieve a restaurant-worthy presentation, you can secure the opening of the stuffed fillet with a toothpick before baking.

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