Shrimp-Stuffed Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce 🍤🍋🐟

A show-stopping seafood dish with rich, creamy shrimp filling wrapped in tender salmon and topped with juicy shrimp – a flavor bomb you’ll never forget!

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Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 2

Calories: ~650 kcal per serving

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Ingredients 🛒

• 2 salmon fillets, thick and center-cut

• 8 large shrimp, peeled & deveined

• ½ cup shrimp, chopped (for stuffing)

• 2 tbsp cream cheese

• 1 tbsp mayonnaise

• ½ tsp garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 2 tbsp butter

• Salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions 👨‍🍳

1. Prepare the Filling:

   • In a bowl, mix the chopped shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Stuff the Salmon:

   • Cut a slit in the salmon fillets, creating a pocket.

   • Stuff the shrimp mixture generously inside the salmon.

3. Cook the Salmon:

   • In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat.

   • Sear the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.

4. Cook the Whole Shrimp:

   • In the same skillet, add the remaining whole shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes until pink.

5. Assemble:

• Place the cooked salmon fillets on a plate, top with the seared shrimp, and spoon any extra sauce from the pan over the top.

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Pro Tip:

Serve with lemon wedges for a fresh squeeze and some extra garlic butter sauce for dipping!

A rich, creamy, and indulgent meal perfect for a special dinner! Enjoy!