{"id":346615,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T00:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/seafood-stuffed-salmon-fillets\/"},"modified":"2024-11-07T08:07:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T14:07:51","slug":"seafood-stuffed-salmon-fillets","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/seafood-stuffed-salmon-fillets\/","title":{"rendered":"Stuffed Salmon"},"content":{"rendered":"
Our crab-stuffed salmon recipe is undeniable proof that you don\u2019t need to go to a restaurant for a fancy meal. It’s a 5-star dinner recipe<\/a> that looks elegant and impressive but is actually easy to make. The whole thing\u2014prep and all\u2014comes together in only 45 minutes, plus you can make the crab stuffing in advance to shave off a little time.<\/p>\n We love how the crab flavor infuses into the creamy cheese and the buttery, garlicky seasoning complements the dill-spiced salmon. But the best part is that the crab stuffing contains rice. This ensures that the dish is hearty and filling, so there’s no need to serve it with a grain or starch on the side. Whip up your favorite vegetables or a simple green salad, and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n You can find pre-prepped salmon with seafood stuffing at the store, but we prefer to stick with stuffed salmon recipes we can prepare fresh at home. When you follow salmon recipes<\/a> at home, you can choose which type of salmon to use. Atlantic or farm-raised salmon offers a mild, delicate character, while coho salmon has a similar flavor but a firmer texture. Chinook (also called king salmon) has the richest flavor, and sockeye has the most vibrant color. The choice is yours!<\/p>\n This stuffed salmon recipe is much easier than it sounds. It\u2019s done in three easy steps. First, prepare the filling. You can do this up to two days in advance. Simply store the crab filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook.<\/p>\n Next, cut a pocket into the salmon. This is easiest if you use center-cut salmon fillets. These cuts have the most uniform size and shape. Salmon fillets from the tailpiece are not thick enough, so they’re better suited for recipes like salmon burgers<\/a>.<\/p>\n Finally, spoon the filling inside the pocket. How much filling you’ll use depends on the size of the salmon fillet, which drives the pocket’s size. Then, roast it in the oven, and get ready to wow everyone at the dinner table.<\/p>\n Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F. In a large bowl, combine the rice, imitation crabmeat, softened cream cheese, melted butter and minced garlic. Add the dried basil, marjoram, oregano, thyme, rosemary and celery seed. Stir the mixture with a rubber spatula or large spoon until well combined.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip<\/em>: You can make the filling up to two days in advance, and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Take it out of the fridge 30 minutes before using it to make it easier to stuff into the salmon. To crush the rosemary and celery seed, use a mortar and pestle, or press down on the spices with the back of a chef\u2019s knife. You don’t need to pulverize them into dust; a light crushing is enough to bring out their aromatic flavor.<\/p>\n Working with one fillet at a time, place the salmon on a cutting board (facing skin side down if using skin-on salmon). Position a sharp knife, such as a paring knife, on the side of the fillet, and cut a pocket horizontally into the salmon. Start about 1\/2 inch from one edge of the fillet, and cut to 1\/2 inch of the opposite side. Be careful not to cut all the way through the fillet.<\/p>\n Use your thumb to gently pry open the pocket in the fillet. Spoon enough crab filling into the pocket until it’s full. Place a toothpick through the center of the pocket to secure the filling in place.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip<\/em>: Make sure you cut the pocket right into the center of the fillet. That keeps the bottom and top sections to the same thickness for even cooking.<\/p>\n Arrange the stuffed salmon fillets on two greased 15x10x1-inch baking pans. Brush the fillets with oil, and sprinkle with dill and salt.<\/p>\n Bake until a thermometer inserted into the center of the stuffing reads 165\u00b0, 18 to 22 minutes. Discard the toothpicks before serving. If desired, serve the salmon with lemon wedges to add a refreshing citrusy finish.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip<\/em>: We would normally recommend food-safe cooking temperatures<\/a> of 145\u00b0 for salmon. However, the temperature requirements are higher for recipes with stuffing. This is especially true of carbohydrate-based stuffing with bread or rice, as the stuffing can slow down the cooking process of the adjacent meat.<\/p>\n Store leftover stuffed salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Cooked fish will keep in the fridge<\/a> for two to three days. To reheat the leftovers, transfer the stuffed salmon to an oven-safe dish. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake at 350\u00b0F for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the stuffing reads 165\u00b0.<\/p>\n Yes, this crab-stuffed salmon can be frozen. After baking, let the salmon cool completely in the refrigerator. Then, wrap the fillets tightly in foil, or place them in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw fillets in the refrigerator overnight, and follow the reheating instructions above.<\/p>\n You can use skin-on or skinless salmon fillets to make stuffed salmon. It\u2019s a matter of personal taste. We prefer skin-on fillets because the fish may stick to the pan, even though you place the stuffed fillets onto a greased baking pan<\/a>. If you leave the skin on, however, sticking won’t be an issue. When you want to remove the fish from the pan, simply slide a spatula between the skin and the meat. You\u2019ll end up with the skin on the baking sheet and the fillet still in one piece.<\/p>\n We bake this salmon for 18 to 22 minutes in a 400\u00b0 oven. With stuffed salmon recipes, the safest way to determine doneness is with a thermometer. The rice stuffing should reach an internal temperature of 165\u00b0.<\/p>\n Many sides pair well with stuffed salmon recipes. 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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Ingredients for Stuffed Salmon<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 1: Make the crab filling<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Stuff the salmon<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Bake the stuffed salmon<\/h3>\n
Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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How to Store Stuffed Salmon<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze salmon stuffed with crab meat?<\/h2>\n
Stuffed Salmon Tips<\/h2>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Should you use skinless or skin-on salmon fillets to make stuffed salmon?<\/h3>\n
How long to bake stuffed salmon?<\/h3>\n
What are the best sides to serve with this stuffed salmon recipe?<\/h3>\n
Seafood-Stuffed Salmon Fillets Tips<\/h2>
Do you cook salmon covered or uncovered?<\/h3>Salmon is cooked both covered and uncovered, depending on the recipe. Here, the salmon is baked uncovered, while slow-cooked poached salmon<\/a> is covered during cooking. \r\n\r\n
Can you freeze salmon stuffed with crab meat?<\/h3>Yes, this crab-stuffed salmon can be frozen! After baking, cool to room temperature and then wrap tightly in foil or place in a freezer-safe container. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Cover with foil and bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 145\u00b0. \r\n\r\n
What sides go well with salmon?<\/h3>Many sides pair well with salmon, including roasted asparagus<\/a> and rice pilaf<\/a>. Or try a recipe from our favorite vegetable side dish<\/a> collection. \r\n\r\nResearch contributed by Sarah Fischer<\/a>, Taste Recipes Culinary Assistant<\/i>","Metadescription":"Use skinless or skin-on fish to make these stuffed salmon fillets. Pair them with your favorite side dish for a well-rounded meal. ","AboutRecipeTitle":null,"AboutRecipe":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"You could get stuffed salmon from a big-box store, but my fillets are loaded with flavor from crab, cream cheese and savory herbs. We love them. \u2014Mary Cokenour, Monticello, Utah","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":"Crab-Stuffed Salmon","RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"Preheat oven to 400\u00b0. In a large bowl, combine rice, crab, cream cheese, butter, garlic, basil, marjoram, oregano, thyme, rosemary and celery seed.","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Cut a pocket horizontally in each fillet to within 1\/2 in. of opposite side. Fill with stuffing mixture; secure with toothpicks. Place salmon on 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Brush with oil; sprinkle with dill and salt.","SequenceNo":2},{"Direction":" Bake until a thermometer inserted into center of stuffing reads 165\u00b0, 18-22 minutes. Discard toothpicks before serving.","SequenceNo":3}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":0},{"Name":"Baked Fish","ID":111660},{"Name":"Baking Recipes","ID":111650}],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Christmas Dinner Recipes","ID":94754},{"Name":"Dinner Recipes","ID":94278},{"Name":"Easter Dinner Recipes","ID":94758},{"Name":"Fish Recipes","ID":94766}],"Cuisine":[],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[{"Name":"Holiday & Celebration Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Christmas Main Dish Recipes","ID":104210},{"Name":"Christmas Recipes","ID":104190},{"Name":"Easter Main Dish Recipes","ID":104270},{"Name":"Easter Recipes","ID":104254},{"Name":"New Year's Dinner Recipes","ID":104486},{"Name":"New Year's Recipes","ID":104474}],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Cheese Recipes","ID":100417},{"Name":"Cream Cheese Recipes","ID":100429},{"Name":"Fish","ID":102009},{"Name":"Rice Dinner","ID":100633},{"Name":"Rice Recipes","ID":100637},{"Name":"Salmon Dinners","ID":100717},{"Name":"Salmon Fillet Recipes","ID":100721},{"Name":"Salmon Recipes","ID":100725}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Bakeware","ID":303971},{"Name":"Sheet Pan","ID":303994},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Christmas","ID":304423},{"Name":"Easter","ID":304430},{"Name":"Events & Gatherings","ID":304515},{"Name":"Holidays","ID":304408},{"Name":"New Year's","ID":304458},{"Name":"Potluck","ID":304558},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Crab","ID":307050},{"Name":"Fish & Seafood","ID":307049},{"Name":"Rice","ID":307579},{"Name":"Rice & Grains","ID":307559},{"Name":"Salmon","ID":307051},{"Name":"Salmon Fillet","ID":307054},{"Name":"White Rice","ID":307594},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Dinner","ID":304292},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Baking Casseroles & Savories","ID":304162},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":16,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 stuffed fillet: 478 calories, 30g fat (8g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 559mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 41g protein.","NoOfRatings":0,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Seafood-Stuffed-Salmon-Fillets_EXPS_FT23_138920_JR_0914_1.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Seafood-Stuffed-Salmon-Fillets_EXPS_FT23_138920_JR_0914_1.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":true,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Test Kitchen Tips (Q&A)","TipTitle":"Stuffed Salmon Tips","TipText":"
Should you use skinless or skin-on salmon fillets to make stuffed salmon? <\/h3>Whether you use skin-on or skinless is pretty much a matter of personal taste. I prefer to use fillets that still have the skin on them for a couple of reasons. First, even though you place the stuffed fillets onto a greased baking sheet<\/a>, they still may stick. If you leave the skin on, you can simply slide the spatula between the skin and the meat and it should easily slide through. You\u2019ll end up with the skin on the baking sheet and the fillet still in one piece. \r\n
What else can you put in stuffed salmon? <\/h3>There are a couple of easy swaps you can do to make this stuffed salmon your own. First, try using finely chopped cooked shrimp<\/a> instead of the crab. Feel free to use your favorite herbs and spices in place of the ones called for in the recipe. You can also incorporate some sauteed spinach<\/a> in place of some of the rice, but don\u2019t replace more than half. \r\n
How else can you cook stuffed salmon?<\/h3>Don\u2019t be stuck thinking you can only bake stuffed salmon. Toss the prepared salmon fillets onto a medium-high grill to get a little smoky flavor. You can also cook them in an air fryer<\/a> if you have one; just cook them at 375\u00b0F for about 15 minutes or so.
What sides go well with stuffed salmon? <\/h3>
Can you freeze salmon stuffed with crab meat?<\/h3>Yes, this crab-stuffed salmon can be frozen! After baking, cool to room temperature and then wrap tightly in foil, or place in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. When you're ready for more, thaw fillets in the refrigerator overnight. Cover with foil and bake at 350\u00b0F for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 145\u00b0.
\u2014James Schend<\/a>, Taste Recipes<\/i> Deputy Culinary Editor<\/i> and Sarah Fischer<\/a>, Taste Recipes Associate Food Stylist<\/i><\/div>"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Stuffed Salmon"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n