Spinach and Crab Stuffed Salmon with Zesty Lemon Cream Sauce
A delicious and flavorful dish featuring salmon stuffed with a mixture of spinach and crab, served with a zesty lemon cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup crab meat
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add spinach and crab meat, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Mix in cream cheese and parmesan until well combined.
- Stuff the mixture into the salmon fillets.
- Place the stuffed fillets in a baking dish.
- In another pan, combine heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest; heat until slightly thickened.
- Pour the lemon cream sauce over the salmon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
Notes
- Ensure the crab meat is fresh for the best flavor.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice.