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    Home » Recipes » Seafood

    Lump Crab Stuffed Salmon

    Modified: Feb 13, 2023 · Published: Feb 12, 2023 · by Amy Casey · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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    crab stuffed salmon and a lemon wedge.

    Enjoy a delicious crab stuffed salmon dish in just 30 minutes with this easy-to-make recipe! It's a favorite recipe of my personal chef clients for the past 20 years. Get ready to wow your family and friends with this unforgettable meal.

    baked and stuffed salmon on a baking sheet.

    Why you'll love this crab stuffed salmon recipe

    Are you looking for a seafood dish that is sure to impress? Overstuffed with a delicious crab cake filling, this oven baked salmon recipe is sure to do the trick!

    This is the recipe I pull out to WOW my guests. And as an added bonus, I don't have to spend all day in the kitchen preparing it.

    It's a flavor packed restaurant-quality seafood entrée without the expensive price tag. Plus, it only takes 30 minutes to make.

    With my step-by-step instructions and video, you'll be making this delicious crab stuffed salmon in no time. Let's get cooking!

    salmon, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, celery, onion, Old Bay seasoning.

    Ingredients

    • olive oil
    • salmon fillets
    • lump crab meat
    • seasoned breadcrumbs
    • mayonnaise
    • onion
    • celery
    • Dijon mustard
    • Old Bay seasoning
    • garlic power
    • lemon wedges
    • chopped parsley

    Scroll to the complete recipe for full quantities of the ingredients.

    How to make crab stuffed salmon

    Place the salmon fillets on a greased baking sheet. Cut a silt down the middle to form a pocket for the crab stuffing.

    4 salmon fillets with pockets cut in them.
    adding celery and onion to crab.

    Make the delicious and delicate tasting filling. Gently combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, onion, celery, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning and garlic powder. You still want some lumps of crab in the mixture.

    Generously stuff the pocket of the salmon. Mound more of the crab mixture on top of the fish.

    crab cake filling, lemons and salmon.
    stuffed salmon with crab.

    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked.

    Remove the salmon from the oven. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

    Suggestions and tips

    • To make stuffing the salmon easy, choose salmon fillets that are at least 2 inches thick and all the same size.
    • Stuffed salmon can be made in advance. Prep the salmon, make the crab mixture, and stuff the salmon. Cover it with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours. When ready to serve take the salmon out of the fridge, preheat the oven and bake. You may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time to account for the cold temperature of the fish.
    • Use your favorite fish in place of the salmon. Try halibut, cod, red snapper, flounder, swordfish or sea bass.
    baked crab stuffed salmon with a bite on a fork.

    What to serve with stuffed salmon

    Oven baked and crab stuffed salmon is a luxurious dish. It only needs some simple side dishes to compliment it. Serve roasted Brussels sprouts, steamed broccoli or asparagus. Try rice pilaf, my crispy oven fries, or buttered noodles with Parmesan and garlic too.

    More seafood recipes to try

    • Sizzling Hibachi Shrimp and Vegetables
    • Salmon Baked in Foil
    • Blackened Tuna Bites with Sweet Pickle Dipping Sauce
    • Pecan Crusted Honey Mustard Sauce
    • Mussels Marinara
    • Oven Baked Cod Oreganata

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    a piece of stuffed salmon with brussels sprouts.

    Lump Crab Cake Stuffed Salmon


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    5 from 6 reviews

    • Author: Amy Casey
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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    Description

    Enjoy a delicious stuffed salmon dish in just 30 minutes with this easy-to-make recipe! It's stuffed and even overstuffed with a flavorful crab cake filling and baked to perfection. Get ready to wow your guests with this unforgettable meal.


    Ingredients

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    • olive oil
    • 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces
    • 8 ounces lump crab meat
    • ¼ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
    • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, plus more to sprinkle on the fish
    • ½ teaspoon garlic power
    • chopped fresh parsley
    • lemon wedges

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
    2. Place the salmon in the prepared pan. Cut a slit down the middle of the fish to form a pocket. Rub the salmon with olive oil and sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning.
    3. In a medium sized bowl, add the crab meat, breadcrumbs, onion, celery, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning and garlic powder. Gently stir to combine the ingredients. You still want some lumps of crab in the mixture.
    4. Generously stuff the pocket of the salmon and mound more of the crab mixture on top of the fish.
    5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked.
    6. Remove the salmon from the oven. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

    Notes

    To make stuffing the salmon easy, choose salmon fillets that are at least 2 inches thick and all the same size.

    Stuffed salmon can be made in advance. Prep the salmon, make the crab mixture, and stuff the salmon. Cover it with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours. When ready to serve take the salmon out of the fridge, preheat the oven and bake. You may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time to account for the cold temperature of the fish.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: entrée
    • Method: bake in oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 piece of salmon
    • Calories: 402
    • Sugar: 0.9 g
    • Sodium: 795 mg
    • Fat: 22.4 g
    • Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 5 g
    • Fiber: 0.3 g
    • Protein: 57.9 g
    • Cholesterol: 86 mg

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    crab stuffed salmon and a lemon wedge.

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    1. Michael

      November 28, 2023 at 10:15 am

      Excellent recipe. I added chopped almond slices and a little more Old Bay for just a bit of a "nip". It was the hit of our book club meeting!

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      • Amy Casey

        November 28, 2023 at 4:11 pm

        I love the addition of the almonds. Thanks for sharing Michael.

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    2. Liz

      February 20, 2023 at 9:09 am

      My husband loved this stuffed salmon! Looks like it'll be in our regular rotation- thanks!! 🙂

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      • Amy Casey

        February 22, 2023 at 10:31 am

        That's great Liz! My husband loves this recipe too.

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    3. Hayley Dhanecha

      February 20, 2023 at 4:19 am

      I shared this link with my friend who wanted to make something so delicious but easy to make for her family, they all enjoyed it and asked her to make it again.

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      • Amy Casey

        February 22, 2023 at 10:32 am

        Love it! Thanks for sharing my recipe Hayley 🙂

        Reply
    4. Kristina

      February 17, 2023 at 1:34 pm

      I often buy something similar premade from Sam's Club but tried this recipe as a homemade version and it was way better. I did replace the mayo (don't like it) with plain Greek yogurt and the stuffing was so flavorful.

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      • Amy Casey

        February 19, 2023 at 8:20 am

        Thanks for sharing your yogurt for mayo substitution Kristina.

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      • Linda

        June 18, 2025 at 9:05 am

        Thanks for this comment. I'm not a fan of mayo either and I was wondering if I could use yogurt instead.

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        • Amy Casey

          June 20, 2025 at 8:33 pm

          Yes. You can use yougut in the recipe.

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    5. Debbie

      February 15, 2023 at 8:41 pm

      I made this lump crab cake stuffed salmon for valentine's day and it was a huge hit. The sweet crab meat is the perfect compliment to the salmon . My husband has already asked when I am making it again.

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      • Amy Casey

        February 19, 2023 at 8:19 am

        It's one of my husband's favorites too.

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    6. Nancy

      February 15, 2023 at 4:27 pm

      This made such a treat for our special Valentine's Day dinner. I can't wait to make it again for another special occasion.

      Reply
      • Amy Casey

        February 19, 2023 at 8:19 am

        Fabulous!

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