Creamy Cajun Stuffed Salmon

Name: Creamy Cajun Stuffed Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry; 4 ounce cream cheese; 0.5 cup sharp cheddar; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon salt-free Cajun seasoning, divided; Kosher salt; 2 ounce jumbo lump crab, picked through; 4 (8-oz.) salmon fillets, about 1 1/2" thick; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; Lemon wedges, for serving

4 servings

Blackened and stuffed, these creamy Cajun stuffed salmon fillets are packed with flavor and quite easy to prepare.

Ingredients

spinach
defrosted and squeezed dry
1 c
cream cheese
4 oz
sharp cheddar
½ c
garlic powder
¼ tsp
salt-free Cajun seasoning
divided
1 tbsp
Kosher salt
jumbo lump crab
picked through
2 oz
salmon fillets
about 1 1/2" thick, 8-oz.
4
extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp
fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp
unsalted butter
1 tbsp
Lemon wedges
for serving

Directions

1
In a medium bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Fold in crab meat.
2
Using a paring knife, slice a slit in each salmon fillet to create a pocket; season salmon all over with remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stuff pockets with spinach mixture.
3
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add salmon flat side up and cook, flipping halfway through, until salmon easily flakes with a fork and is just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Add lemon juice and butter to skillet and tilt skillet to combine.
4
Using a thin spatula, transfer salmon to plates. Serve warm with lemon wedges alongside.

Creamy Cajun Stuffed Salmon

30 min4 servings

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