Now, let me tell ya, if you wanna make somethin’ real nice for dinner, this stuffed salmon with shrimp gonna make folks think you cooked up somethin’ fancy. Don’t go worryin’, though – it’s easier than it sounds, believe me! This dish got that salmon, ya know, nice and flaky, and it’s filled right up with creamy stuff and shrimp, so it’s tasty and fills ya up real good.
Ingredients You Gonna Need
- One big ol’ salmon fillet (about 1-2 pounds)
- About half a pound of shrimp, chopped up small
- One cup cream cheese, softened
- One-quarter cup shredded mozzarella
- Two cloves of garlic, minced fine
- Salt and pepper, just enough for seasonin’
- A squeeze of lemon juice for a lil’ extra flavor
- Some chopped parsley for garnishin’, if ya got it
How Ya Make This Dish
First thing, ya gotta set that oven to heat up, somewhere around 375°F. This way, it’s ready and hot by the time you’re done with the prep work.
Now, take your salmon and cut a nice pocket in the side. Ya don’t wanna cut too deep, just enough to make space for the stuffing. Set it aside on a bakin’ tray with a bit of oil on the bottom so it don’t stick.
In a bowl, mix up your softened cream cheese, mozzarella, and that chopped-up shrimp. Throw in your garlic, salt, and pepper. Give it a good stir so everything’s mixed real nice. If ya got a bit of lemon juice, add a splash of that to brighten things up.
Stuff That Salmon
Take that creamy, shrimp-y mixture and scoop it right into that pocket ya made in the salmon. Push it in gently with a spoon or your fingers – don’t be shy, fill it up! After all, ya want every bite to have some of that good stuff, right?
Bake It Up
Now pop that tray in your hot oven and let it bake for about 20-25 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the salmon is a nice, light pink and flakes with a fork. The cheese and shrimp mix should be all warm and melty, just beggin’ to be eaten.
Once it’s done, take it out and let it sit for a minute. You can sprinkle some fresh parsley on top if you wanna make it look nice – that’s up to you.
What to Serve with Stuffed Salmon and Shrimp
Ya got a few choices for sides here, but I’ll tell ya what works well:
- A side of rice – it soaks up any extra flavor from the salmon real nice.
- Roasted vegetables like asparagus or broccoli.
- Some mashed potatoes if you’re wantin’ somethin’ hearty.
This dish is perfect for family dinner or even a special occasion. It tastes fancy, but it’s easy to make, so ya don’t gotta worry about spendin’ all day cookin’. Plus, with that salmon and shrimp stuffed in there, you’re gettin’ lots of flavor in each bite. Just follow these simple steps, and you’re gonna end up with a meal that’ll have everyone goin’ for seconds!
Enjoy!
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