Description
Creamy Tuscan Shrimp-Stuffed Salmon Fillets feature tender salmon filled with juicy shrimp, garlic, fresh spinach, Parmesan, and mozzarella in a rich, flavorful cream sauce. An elegant seafood dinner perfect for special occasions or a delicious family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets, skin removed
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Carefully cut a pocket into the side of each fillet without slicing completely through.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they begin turning pink and opaque. Add the minced garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, stirring to combine with the shrimp and garlic.
- Pour in the heavy cream. Add Parmesan, mozzarella, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheeses melt and the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Spoon the shrimp and creamy spinach mixture evenly into the pockets of the salmon fillets.
- Arrange the stuffed salmon in an oven-safe baking dish if using the oven-finishing method. Finish cooking according to the supplied cooking method until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily. Check for an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- Allow the creamy filling to thicken slightly before stuffing the salmon so it stays inside the pockets.
- Avoid overcooking the shrimp before adding them to the filling to maintain a tender texture.
- Serve immediately with roasted vegetables, lemon rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed salmon fillet
- Calories: 850 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1,250 mg
- Fat: 57 g
- Saturated Fat: 27 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 75 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg
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