Salmon Crab Shrimp (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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6–8 jumbo shrimp, shells and veins removed
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2 tablespoons (30g) softened cream cheese
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1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon (5g) Dijon mustard
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1 large salmon fillet, open like a book
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Salt and pepper, just enough
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1 tablespoon (15g) mayo
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1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
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1 tablespoon (4g) thyme or parsley, chopped up fresh
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1 cup (approx. 120g) lump crab
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1 garlic clove, minced up
→ Optional for Serving
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Lemon wedges for the table
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Grab a mixing bowl and toss in the crab, mayo, Dijon, cream cheese (super soft), garlic, fresh herbs, a little salt and pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Stir until you’ve got one smooth, blended mix.
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Cut a pocket in the middle of the salmon—don’t slice through. Heap the crab filling inside, then pinch the fillet closed. If it pops open, poke it with toothpicks to keep things tucked in.
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Turn the oven to 190°C. Get some olive oil hot in a big skillet on medium-high. Drop in your filled salmon and brown it for a couple minutes on each side so it’s golden all over.
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Slide the salmon into a baking dish. Spread your shrimp along the top, then stick it in the oven for about 15 to 18 minutes. Everything’s done when the shrimp turn bright pink and salmon flakes apart easily.
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When the salmon and shrimp are done, pour any buttery lemon juices over the top. Add lemon wedges all around, then serve it up right away.
# Helpful Notes:
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For extra flavor, brush shrimp with garlicky melted butter before baking. Make the seafood blend ahead to keep things speedy later. It’s awesome next to rice pilaf or whatever veggies you’ve got on hand.