Crab Stuffed Salmon with Brown Butter

AuthorsefordCategory, , , DifficultyBeginner

This crab stuffed salmon is cooked in a delicious brown butter bath with garlic and thyme then finished under the broiler.

Crab stuffed salmon

 

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 mins
For The Salmon
 1 Large Slab of Salmon
 1 ½ tsp Dried Parsley
 1 tsp Jamaica Valley Seafood seasoning
 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
 ½ tsp Garlic Powder
 ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
For the Crabcakes
 2 Containers of crab meat
 4 tbsp Mayo
 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
 ½ tsp Black Pepper
 1 tsp Dried Parsley
 1 tsp Jamaica Valley Seafood seasoning
 2 Spring Onions Chopped
 ¼ cup Yellow & green bell pepper Finely chopped
 ¼ cup Dried Breadcrumbs
Brown Butter Bath
 ¼ cup Butter
 2 Garlic Cloves whole
 3 Fresh Thyme Sprigs
Prepare the Salmon
1

To Start, remove scales and wash salmon with lemon or lime water then pat dry.
With a small sharp knife slice 3 inch pieces along the thicker parts of the salmon in order to stuff them.
Next, drizzle with olive oil then rub with season mix and rest to the side.

*For different stuffing methods see Post.

Making the Crab Mixture
2

First, Strain any excess liquid from the crab using a strainer or cheese cloth.

Second, place into a medium sized bowl followed by the mayo, Worcestershire sauce, the onions, peppers and seasonings.

Last, toss in the breadcrumbs, mix well then prepare to stuff the salmon.

Stuffing and Cooking the Salmon
3

Create a "pocket" in the side of the salmon using a sharp knife to slice between the middle of the fillet. Make sure it is oiled and seasoned.

Next, Use a spoon or your hands to stuff the middle with the crab mixture.

Heat a pan on medium then add Butter. the butter will bubble to get rid of its milk solids then start to brown. When the butter stops bubbling and forms a brown nutty liquid put in the garlic and thyme.

Meanwhile, preheat the broiler to 375F/275C.

4

In the same skillet, place the Fillets skin side down first cooking for 2 minutes on each side. Baste with the brown butter on both sides during the cooking process.

After 3 to 4 minutes of total cooking time, put the skillet under the broiler for 1 minute or less depending on the oven. When the crab is just slightly tanned it is ready.

Finally, remove from oven and serve over pasta, rice or mashed potatoes and veg.

This recipe makes 4 Salmon Fillets.

Ingredients

For The Salmon
 1 Large Slab of Salmon
 1 ½ tsp Dried Parsley
 1 tsp Jamaica Valley Seafood seasoning
 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
 ½ tsp Garlic Powder
 ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
For the Crabcakes
 2 Containers of crab meat
 4 tbsp Mayo
 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
 ½ tsp Black Pepper
 1 tsp Dried Parsley
 1 tsp Jamaica Valley Seafood seasoning
 2 Spring Onions Chopped
 ¼ cup Yellow & green bell pepper Finely chopped
 ¼ cup Dried Breadcrumbs
Brown Butter Bath
 ¼ cup Butter
 2 Garlic Cloves whole
 3 Fresh Thyme Sprigs

Directions

Prepare the Salmon
1

To Start, remove scales and wash salmon with lemon or lime water then pat dry.
With a small sharp knife slice 3 inch pieces along the thicker parts of the salmon in order to stuff them.
Next, drizzle with olive oil then rub with season mix and rest to the side.

*For different stuffing methods see Post.

Making the Crab Mixture
2

First, Strain any excess liquid from the crab using a strainer or cheese cloth.

Second, place into a medium sized bowl followed by the mayo, Worcestershire sauce, the onions, peppers and seasonings.

Last, toss in the breadcrumbs, mix well then prepare to stuff the salmon.

Stuffing and Cooking the Salmon
3

Create a "pocket" in the side of the salmon using a sharp knife to slice between the middle of the fillet. Make sure it is oiled and seasoned.

Next, Use a spoon or your hands to stuff the middle with the crab mixture.

Heat a pan on medium then add Butter. the butter will bubble to get rid of its milk solids then start to brown. When the butter stops bubbling and forms a brown nutty liquid put in the garlic and thyme.

Meanwhile, preheat the broiler to 375F/275C.

4

In the same skillet, place the Fillets skin side down first cooking for 2 minutes on each side. Baste with the brown butter on both sides during the cooking process.

After 3 to 4 minutes of total cooking time, put the skillet under the broiler for 1 minute or less depending on the oven. When the crab is just slightly tanned it is ready.

Finally, remove from oven and serve over pasta, rice or mashed potatoes and veg.

This recipe makes 4 Salmon Fillets.

Crab Stuffed Salmon with Brown Butter