Baked Salmon Topped With Crab Recipe

Indulge in this decadent yet healthy Baked Salmon Topped with Crab! Perfect for a satisfying and weight-conscious dinner, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make. Flaky salmon is expertly seasoned, topped with sweet crab meat and melted cheese, then baked to perfection. Serve with brown rice and your favorite mixed vegetables for a complete and delicious meal. This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 496.2 kcal
Protein 150g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Salmon Topped With Crab

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How to Make Baked Salmon Topped With Crab

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking pan with foil for easy cleanup.
  3. Lightly spray the foil with cooking spray.
  4. Gently crumble 4 ounces of lump crab meat.
  5. Butterfly your salmon fillet by cutting a horizontal slit almost all the way through, opening it like a book.
  6. Season both sides of the salmon with 1 teaspoon of lemon pepper.
  7. Gently close the salmon fillet.
  8. Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise evenly over the top of the salmon fillet. Sprinkle with the remaining lemon pepper.
  9. Evenly top the salmon with the crumbled crab meat.
  10. Sprinkle 1 ounce of shredded cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese) over the crab meat.
  11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  12. Broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the cheese, watching carefully to prevent burning.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

23g

Carbs

0g