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50-Clove Garlic Crab-Stuffed Salmon

This 50-Clove Garlic Crab-Stuffed Salmon recipe is a garlic lover’s dream, combining succulent salmon fillets with a savory crab stuffing and rich garlic butter. The filling features jumbo lump crab, crushed Ritz crackers, lemon, Old Bay seasoning, and fresh herbs, delivering layers of flavor in every bite. Each fillet is brushed with a garlic confit butter for extra richness before baking to golden perfection. Perfect for a special occasion or an indulgent weeknight meal, this seafood dish is as impressive as it is delicious. Serve it warm, garnished with chives for a beautiful finish.

Joelle Park
Tasty Team
Total Time

35 minutes

35 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

20 minutes

20 min

50-Clove Garlic Crab-Stuffed Salmon
Total Time

35 minutes

35 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

20 minutes

20 min

Ingredients

for 6 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 50 garlic cloves, minced and divided
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay® seasoning
  • 1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 16 ritz crackers, finely crushed
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 6 large salmon fillets, skin and bones removed
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, for garnish

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 898
  • Fat 66g
  • Carbs 25g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugar 1g
  • Protein 49g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, and cook until it’s softened, 3-4 minutes. Divide the cooked garlic in half.
  3. Make the garlic butter: In a bowl, mix together the melted butter, half of the cooked garlic, and ½ teaspoon of the Old Bay seasoning. Set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crabmeat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, crushed Ritz crackers, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of the Old Bay seasoning, the parsley, and the remaining cooked garlic. Gently mix to avoid breaking up the crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet. Carefully cut a slit in the center of each fillet to create a pocket for the stuffing. Generously season the salmon with the remaining Old Bay seasoning and a little salt to taste.
  6. Divide the crab mixture evenly among the fillets, pressing it into the pockets and mounding any extra on top. Pour some of the garlic butter over the top of the salmon.
  7. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven, and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the salmon is just cooked through and the crab filling is golden.
  8. Remove from the oven, and brush the salmon with more of the garlic butter. Garnish with chives.
  9. Enjoy!
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