Crab Topped Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 to 6 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crab Topped Salmon
Description
Crab Topped Salmon is prepared by layering a crab mixture on fresh salmon fillets before baking. The crab topping blends lump crabmeat, lightly beaten egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, fresh parsley, Dijon mustard, melted butter, and spices like garlic powder and smoked paprika. This mixture behaves like a crab cake crust, providing texture, moisture, and a subtle tang. Baking at 400°F allows the crab topping to turn golden and slightly crisp while the salmon cooks through, remaining flaky and juicy.
The finished dish offers a balance of tender fish with a flavorful, creamy crust on top. Fresh parsley sprinkled after baking adds brightness and color. Serving the salmon with parmesan-roasted broccoli complements the mild fish and rich topping with a nutty vegetable side. This dish works well for dinner and can be an appealing alternative to simple baked salmon due to the added crab topping.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 pound crabmeat drained, lump
- 1 egg lightly beaten, large
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons parsley plus more for topping, chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- broccoli for serving, roasted, with parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a 9x13 (or oval) baking dish. I do this by adding in 2 tablespoons of butter and sticking the dish in the warming oven for a few minutes.
- Place the salmon in the dish, on top of the melted butter.
- In a bowl, combine the lump crabmeat with the egg, the breadcrumbs, mayo, parsley, dijon, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Add in the rest of the melted butter. Stir until everything is moistened and the mixture comes together, almost like crab cakes.
- Scoop the crabmeat right on top of the salmon - I divide it evenly between pieces. There will be a lot of crab on top! This is good - it’s a healthy, indulgent dish.
- Bake the salmon at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, until the crab meat is golden and the salmon is opaque and flakes with a fork.
- Remove it from the oven and sprinkle with extra fresh parsley. Serve with parmesan roasted broccoli!
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Overall Rating
5
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