Savory elegance in a fine-dining quality Crabmeat-Stuffed Salmon Steaks
In this delectable healthy crabmeat-stuffed salmon steaks recipe, two culinary worlds collide to create a sophisticated dish. The quality, simplicity and easy preparation makes this recipe the perfect fine-dining experience at home. Importantly, the elegant mashup starts with two boneless salmon steaks. Followed by expertly seasoning with a mix of Extra Virgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a touch of umami spice magic mix. Moreover, the star of the show is the luxurious crabmeat stuffing. Specifically it features jumbo lump crab meat, Italian seasoning bread crumbs, and a burst of flavor from red bell peppers, shallots, celery, scallions, thyme, and more of the umami spice seasoning.
Now, let’s discuss how the amazing flavor profile of the healthy crabmeat-stuffed salmon steaks distinguishes itself. Meaningfully, and not to be ignored, crafting the stuffing includes sweating the aromatics in a stainless steel skillet. [Honorable mention that we prefer the Al Clad D3 3-ply stainless steel fry pan – optional of course.] Hence, the aromatic trio of celery, shallots, and white scallion parts sizzles in olive oil extracting maximum flavor. Additionally, red bell peppers, thyme, umami spice mix, and a pinch of salt joins the tasty party. Importantly cooking until the veggies reach a delightful tenderness. After cooling, the sautéed aromatic mixture joins with jumbo lump crabmeat. Furthering the tasty perfumed flavor, cilantro, scallion greens, mayonnaise, and breadcrumbs are added, creating a mouthwatering stuffing.
How to stuff the salmon steaks, including what to do with left over crabmeat and what’s the best oven temperature to bake!
To start, preheating the oven is highly recommended. And specifically, for this healthy crabmeat-stuffed salmon steaks recipe 400°F/204C works perfectly. This temperature cooks the fish within eight to ten minutes with a perfectly lightly golden color. Next up, shape the boneless salmon steaks into circles, securing the ends together. By the way, no need to add toothpicks to secure. Simply overlap the two ends. Notably, ask your fish monger to debone the steaks and be sure to leave the part of the skin that connects the two sections of the steaks. Moreover the entire skin is preferred. Furthering the flavor profile, the salmon steaks are coated with olive oil, seasoned with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and umami spice mix.
Finally, the healthy crabmeat-stuffed salmon steaks take shape by dividing the crab mixture into portions and filling each salmon round. Subsequently, reserving extra for additional servings or baked crab cakes. Importantly, the crabmeat stuffing actually fills up to four salmon steaks. A great use for the excess crab mixture includes stuffing whole Bronzino. To wrap up, bake the stuffed salmon for 8 to 10 minutes until the salmon reaches a perfect 141°F. This exquisite recipe not only tantalizes the taste buds but also offers a healthier alternative for those special occasions. The marriage of omega-3-rich salmon and lean crab meat delivers a nutrient-packed meal. Indulge in this culinary masterpiece, a symphony of flavors that transforms any dinner into a fine dining experience.
Bonus: Umami Spice Magic Seasoning!
Specifically, this bonus umami spice mix seasoning not only works magic on this healthy crabmeat-stuffed salmon steaks. It elevate the a wide array of dishes, like poultry, meats, vegetables, soups and more. Moreover the recipe takes shape with adding 5-pieces of dried porcini mushrooms, 1-teaspoon juniper berries, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds and 1-teaspoon red pepper flakes into a spice-nut grinder. Once blended into a powder, to enhance the flavor profile, the powder mingles with smoked paprika. Hence, a carefully curated and crafted umami magic spice mix.
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Healthy Crabmeat-Stuffed Salmon Steaks
Equipment
- 1 skillet or frying pan
- 1 1/4 sheet pan
- 1 1/4 sheet pan
Ingredients
FOR THE CRAB STUFFING
- 1 – 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot peeled and diced
- 1 small red bell pepper seeded and diced small
- 1 small celery diced small
- 2 scallions chopped small. White and green parts separated
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon umami spice magic mix homemade recipe in notes
- pinch of kosher salt
- 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat gently rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
FOR THE SALMON
- 1 1/2 – 2 pounds salmon steaks (2 pieces) Remove bones.
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon umami spice magic seasoning mix
- 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Make the crab meat stuffing
- Heat an 8 or 10 inch skillet over medium flame.1 – 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Saute the shallots, white parts of scallions and celery. 2 – 3 minutes1 shallot, 1 small celery, 2 scallions
- Add in the bell pepper and thyme leaves. Season with the umami spice mix and a pinch of salt. Mix and cook 3 to 4 minutes until the peppers starts to soften. Turn off the stove.1 small red bell pepper, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, 1/2 teaspoon umami spice magic mix, pinch of kosher salt
- Transfer the aromatics to a plate and cool slightly.
- Add the crabmeat to a medium mixing bowl. Add in the cooled aromatics, bread crumbs, mayonnaise and fresh cilantro and the green parts of the scallions. Use a rubber spatula to gently mix to combine. Note: Mix gently to prevent breaking up the crab meat.1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
Preheat oven 400F/204C Degrees
- Place the salmon steaks on a 1/4 sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Season the salmon steaks with the olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper and umami seasoning mix. Rub to coat.1 1/2 – 2 pounds salmon steaks, 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon umami spice magic seasoning mix, 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Make a ring with the salmon steaks by slightly overlapping the ends to form a circle.
- Stuff the center of each salmon circle with packed handful of crabmeat stuffing. Optionally drizzle with some olive oil.
- Pop the stuffed salmon steaks into the preheated oven. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until the salmon is cooked to your ideal temperature. Remove from the oven and enjoy.Note: I like my salmon cooked medium so it cooks in about 8 minutes. Also love to serve this on a bed of sautéed garlic spinach.
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