- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Salmon:
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Lay the fillets on a cutting board, skin-side down.
- Make Crab Stuffing:
- In a bowl, mix the crabmeat, softened cream cheese, chopped fresh dill, and breadcrumbs. This creates a flavorful stuffing for the salmon.
- Stuff Salmon:
- Divide the crab stuffing evenly among the salmon fillets, spreading it on the open side of each fillet. Roll the fillets to encase the stuffing, creating stuffed salmon rolls.
- Secure with Toothpicks:
- Use toothpicks to secure the stuffed salmon rolls, ensuring they hold their shape during cooking.
- Bake:
- Place the stuffed salmon rolls in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Garnish:
- Garnish the stuffed salmon with fresh dill and lemon slices before serving.
Crabmeat Pasta:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz pasta (linguine or fettuccine work well)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup crabmeat, cooked and flaked
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Cook Pasta:
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften.
- Add Broth and Crabmeat:
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add the cooked crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Combine with Pasta:
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well combined with the crabmeat mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish:
- Garnish the crabmeat pasta with fresh parsley before serving.
Serving:
Plate the stuffed salmon rolls alongside a generous serving of crabmeat pasta. Garnish with additional fresh dill and lemon wedges. This dish offers a delightful combination of flavors from the flaky salmon, crabmeat stuffing, and savory pasta. Enjoy your elegant seafood meal!