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Smoked Crab Stuffed Salmon with Honey Herb Butter Sauce

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Experience the delicious flavors of Smoked Crab Stuffed Salmon with Honey Herb Butter Sauce, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2-3 pounds wild-caught salmon King, Coho, or Sockeye
For the Stuffing
  • 1 cup fresh crab meat jumbo lump or back fin
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
For the Honey Herb Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter high-quality
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Smoker
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • knife
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Inspect and dry the salmon fillet thoroughly with paper towels. Create a pocket along the length of the fillet without piercing the skin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, cream cheese, panko breadcrumbs, mozzarella, dill, green onions, and lemon zest. Fold together and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Spoon the crab stuffing into the salmon pocket, packing it lightly and evenly.
  4. Preheat the smoker to 250°F and soak wood chunks in water for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Place the stuffed salmon in the smoker, skin side down, and smoke for 30-40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 120°F.
  6. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in herbs and honey, keeping warm.
  7. Baste the salmon with the sauce once it reaches 120°F, and cook for another 10-15 minutes until it reaches 125°F.
  8. Remove from smoker, tent with foil, and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice and serve garnished with herbs and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality salmon and maintain consistent smoking temperature. Prepare the stuffing a day ahead for better flavors.

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