St￭ Salmon with Garlic Butter Shrimp Filling

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), preferably wild-caught
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
5. Using a sharp knife, make an incision in the side of each salmon fillet to create a pocket for the filling.
6. Stuff each salmon fillet generously with the garlic butter shrimp filling. Seal the opening with toothpicks if necessary.
7. Place the st￭ fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
8. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
9. Serve immediately, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.

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