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Fresh Salmon is stuffed with a delectable filling of fresh crab meat, cream cheese and seasonings, but this Costco Stuffed Salmon recipe is easily made at home!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Every time I walk in the door, I’m lured to buy Costco salmon stuffed with crab meat. So be sure to check your local Costco for good salmon as you’ll find it there often, and it’s a great way to get dinner on the table quick!
With this recipe, there’s no better combination of crab and salmon for a special dinner or just to celebrate the weekend. This stuffed salmon recipe is easy enough to make at home, and wow is it delicious!
Here’s some good reasons to try this recipe:
- It makes a great special occasion dish
- Not difficult to put together, no special skills or equipment needed
- It’s decadent tasting, and goes great with many simple side dishes
- It’s quick! This is an elegant dinner made in under an hour!
If you love recipes like this, bookmark this very good crab omelette for later, and be sure to try this fantastic marinade for pork chops which are so good and juicy on the grill!
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the full recipe and list of ingredients, please scroll to the recipe card below.
- Salmon: Two pieces, skin on, 5-8 ounces each
- Crab Meat: Roughly a 1/2 cup, 4-6 ounces
- Cream Cheese: To hold the mixture together
- Lemon: For flavor and brightness
- Beaten egg: To bind the crab stuffing
- Onion: Green onion or shallot, minced for flavor
- Panko Bread Crumbs: To add interest and texture to the top
- Olive Oil: To drizzle on before baking
Step-By Step Instructions
To make the crab stuffing, here’s all you do:
- Place the softened cream cheese in a medium-sized bowl with the minced onion, garlic, lemon juice, egg and salt & pepper.
2. Mix to combine everything, then fold in the crab meat and the fresh parsley.
3. Divide the crab and cream cheese mixture to the top of the salmon. Heat oven to 375, then place salmon on baking sheet lined with parchment paper, or use a baking dish or non-stick baking sheet.
4. To finish, sprinkle a panko and parmesan cheese mixture on top of each of the salmon filets. Cooking times vary between 30 to 35 minutes, and internal temperature should reach 165 degrees. Serve with fresh lemon wedges and serve!
Tips and Possible Variations
This stuffed salmon recipe is not complicated to make, and here are few extra tips for success.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature, it will mix easier
- You can substitute imitation crab instead of regular if you’d like
- With either fresh lump crab meat or imitation, be sure to squeeze out any excess water with a paper towel before stuffing the salmon filets
- Keep the skin on the salmon, it makes it easier when stuffing it with the crab mixture
- Rinse the salmon filets with cold water before starting, then blot them dry (paper towels again) and sprinkle a little salt and black pepper on top of the filet
Serving Ideas
- Fresh salmon is a favorite dinner, and it goes perfectly with a side of roasted vegetables like this, or a really good salad. Some ideas are this favorite strawberry asparagus salad, or this Blackberry Goat Cheese salad with hazelnuts…it’s incredible!
- If you’re going all-out, serve an appetizer with melon balls, or a fabulous hot dip with vegetables, and for dessert, pull out all the stops and go for a fresh fruit galette, this Peach Cobbler with Pie Crust, or thick & soft Shortbread Lemon Cookies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this recipe in advance?
You can prep the crab filling a day in advance, keep it covered and refrigerated and fill the salmon just before baking.
How to store leftovers?
In an airtight container, refrigerated. This recipe should be eaten the day it’s prepared for best results.
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Costco Stuffed Salmon Recipe
This incredibly delicious salmon is stuffed with crab meat and seasonings, bake & enjoy!
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 447kcal
Author: Paige
Ingredients
- 2 Salmon Filets, 5-8 ounces, skin on
- Salt & Pepper
- 2 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon Finely chopped green onion, white part only
- 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 medium/large Egg, beaten
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper, freshly ground
- ½ Cup Fresh Crab Meat, (4-6 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon Italian Parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1 tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
- Fresh Parsley and sliced lemon wedges, for serving
- Drizzle of Olive Oil, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375.
Rinse the salmon in cold water, then blot dry with a paper towel. Season with a little salt and pepper (a pinch of each). Cut a two-inch deep pocket in the middle of the salmon, being careful not to cut all the way through to the bottom.
In a medium-sized bowl, add the softened cream cheese and the tablespoon of onion, as well as the garlic, lemon juice and beaten egg, and salt and pepper. Mix this until everything is smooth and combined, then squeeze the crab meat to release any moisture, and fold it into the cream cheese mixture with a tablespoon of fresh parsley until combined.
Divide the crab mixture to each piece of salmon, gently tucking some of it into the slit you made, and piling the rest on the top of each piece.
In a small bowl, mix together the panko bread crumbs with the Parmesan cheese and the olive oil until combined, divide this crumb mixture over the top of each salmon piece. Drizzle a little olive oil over each piece of fish too if you'd like.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until center temperature reaches 165 degrees. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and serve.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature, it will mix easier
- You can substitute imitation crab instead of regular if you’d like
- With either fresh lump crab meat or imitation, be sure to squeeze out any excess water with a paper towel before stuffing the salmon filets
- Keep the skin on the salmon, it makes it easier when stuffing it with the crab mixture
- Rinse the salmon filets with cold water before starting, then blot them dry (paper towels) before stuffing.
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 889mg | Potassium: 1003mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 683IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 2mg
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Chris Spencer
Fabulous!! Dick usually cooks. I made this to surprise him. He loved it!Reply
