Spinach and Crab Stuffed Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce

Ingredients:
For the stuffed salmon:
4 salmon fillets (6-8 oz each) 🐟
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped 🍃
½ cup cooked lump crab meat 🦀
¼ cup cream cheese, softened 🧀
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 🧀
2 tbsp breadcrumbs
1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
1 tsp lemon zest 🍋
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
1 tbsp olive oil
For the lemon cream sauce:
2 tbsp unsalted butter 🧈
2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
1 cup heavy cream 🥛
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
2 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish) 🌿
Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the salmon:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it. 🔥
Use a sharp knife to make a slit along the side of each salmon fillet, creating a pocket for the stuffing. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
2️⃣ Make the stuffing:
In a bowl, combine spinach, crab meat, cream cheese, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly combined. 🦀🍃
Stuff each salmon fillet with the spinach and crab mixture, pressing gently to close the pocket.
3️⃣ Cook the salmon:
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the stuffed salmon for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden. 🐟
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
4️⃣ Prepare the lemon cream sauce:
While the salmon bakes, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). 🧄
Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly (about 3-4 minutes). Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
5️⃣ Serve:
Plate the stuffed salmon and drizzle with the lemon cream sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with your favorite sides, like roasted asparagus or mashed potatoes. 🍋🌟
Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Total Time: 40 min
Calories: ~450 Kcal per serving | Servings: 4

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