Shrimp Stuffed Salmon is what’s on the dinner menu! I love a good seafood dish and this recipe has it all. Salmon, crab AND shrimp! It doesn’t get any better than that.

I’ve been using my air fryer a lot recently to make things like Air Fryer Chicken Legs and Air Fryer Frozen French fries, but today, I’m taking a break from one of my favorite kitchen essentials and going back to my tried and true oven.

This stuffed salmon with crabmeat comes together in about 35 minutes. Not bad at all for a busy mom like me. I’ve also included some frequently asked questions for salmon and a recipe card at the bottom of the post!

Keep scrolling for the best stuffed salmon with crab, ever!

Frequently Asked Questions about Crab and Spinach Stuffed Salmon

What should I season salmon with?

Salmon pairs well with most herbs and seasonings. It’s a very forgiving fish. You can create a Cajun recipe, try out Asian seasonings and sauces, use Italian seasonings like parsley or fennel and more. Fish takes especially well to ingredients with bright notes like lemon and lime and herbs like cilantro, sage and basil. You can also never go wrong with garlic! The more garlic the better!

What kind of cheese goes with salmon?

True Italians would probably scoff at the idea of pairing fish with cheese, but there are actually some great combinations out there. Softer cheeses tend to be the best options to use in a recipe for fish. 

Cream cheese, goat cheese, blue cheese and feta are all great options depending on the type of cuisine you’re going for. This recipe calls for cream cheese, fontina, guyere, and parmesan. All great options, too!

Is it better to fry or bake shrimp stuffed salmon?

Depending on your dish, salmon can be baked or fried. However, it is not recommended to deep fry salmon as it will turn out incredibly dry. A light pan fry produces great results but requires much more care and attention. Pan frying is also great for recipes that don’t include a sauce or stuffing.

For recipes with a sauce or stuffed ingredients as with this shrimp stuffed salmon, it is best to use the oven.

How to Make This Delicious Shrimp Stuffed Salmon Entrée

Are you ready to get to the recipe? Here’s how to make this delicious shrimp stuffed salmon dish, step-by-step!

Ingredients
4 Salmon Filets

8 oz C Jumbo Lump Crab

1/2 lb Shrimp

8 oz Cream Cheese

3 Tablespoons Butter,

1 bag of frozen Spinach

2 Tablespoons Lemon and Lime Juice, Fresh

1/4 C Parsley, Fresh Chopped

3 Tablespoon Minced Garlic

1 Tablespoon any Seafood Seasoning

1 Teaspoon Onion Powder

2 Teaspoons Paprika, Separated

1/4 Cup Fontina Cheese, Shredded

1/4 Cup Gruyere Cheese, Shredded

1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated

Salt and Pepper to Taste

Directions

PREHEAT your oven to 350 degrees and PREPARE the parsley by chopping.  

SEASON the shrimp with salt and pepper and set aside.

ADD 2 tablespoons butter to a sautee pan over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, ADD in the minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of paprika. SAUTEE for 30 seconds, ensuring the garlic doesn’t burn. ADD in the shrimp and spinach and cook for about 3 minutes, or until shrimp is browned. REMOVE from the pan and set aside.

ADD your cream cheese, fresh parsley, lemon and lime juice to a large mixing bowl. Gently MIX to break up and soften the cream cheese. ADD in the lump crab meat, cooked shrimp and spinach, all cheese, and all seasonings (with the exception of your seafood seasoning). Carefully MIX until everything is just combined.

ADD your salmon filets to a greased oven safe pan. SEASON each with salt, pepper, and Seafood Seasoning. PLACE about 3/4 of the stuffing on top of one of the salmon filets and SPREAD, covering the entire surface. PLACE the other salmon filet on top.

PLACE a tablespoon of butter on the top filet of salmon and BAKE for 20 minutes. REMOVE the salmon from the oven and ADD the remaining stuffing on top. BROIL for 5 minutes.

TOP with fresh parsley and serve.

What is a good side dish with this shrimp stuffed salmon?

There are lots of side options for this stuffed salmon recipe. If you want to make your meal a little lighter, you could pair it with a nice salad. You could also do roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes. I also like fried rice with salmon and pasta salad. Noodles with a scampi sAUCE is also a great pairing.

So what are you waiting on to try this Stuffed Salmon Recipe?

I know you’ll love this Crab and Spinach Shrimp Stuffed Salmon as much as I do. It’s definitely a crowd pleaser and an impressive meal to make for guests. You can get creative with the spices and make your own combinations, too. Let me know your thoughts in the comments and be sure to like and share.

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