Description

These shrimp-stuffed salmon fillets offer a rich, creamy filling of shrimp, cream cheese, Parmesan, and herbs tucked inside flaky salmon. A stunning and easy-to-make dinner perfect for entertaining or a special night in.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (6–8 oz each), skinless with pockets

½ lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, finely chopped

2 tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup breadcrumbs or panko

¼ cup cream cheese, softened

2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp lemon juice

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and grease a baking dish.
Prepare salmon by slicing a pocket; season and brush with olive oil.
Make sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, cook shrimp until pink. Remove from heat and combine with breadcrumbs, cream cheese, Parmesan, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Stuff fillets with shrimp filling.
Bake 18–22 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
Serve immediately, garnished if desired.

Notes

Make filling ahead to save time.
Adjust herbs and cheese to taste.
Try alternative fish like cod or halibut.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: International, Seafood