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Cajun Blackened Crab Stuffed Salmon over Jasmine Rice & Broccolini

This Cajun blackened crab stuffed salmon is a bold, high-protein meal that feels restaurant-quality but is easy to make at home. Juicy salmon filled with creamy crab stuffing pairs perfectly with fluffy rice and roasted broccolini for a flavorful, balanced dish.
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Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun/ Southern-Inspired
Calories: 720
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

For the Salmon:
  • 4 salmon fillets skin-on
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Crab Stuffing:
  • 8 oz lump crab meat
  • 3 tbsp light cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp green onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Broccolini:
  • 1 lb broccolini
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Rice:
  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice uncooked
  • 3 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
For Serving:
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook the Rice: Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear. Combine rice, water or broth, and salt in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff.
  2. Roast the Broccolini: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss broccolini with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 12–15 minutes until tender-crisp.
  3. Make the Crab Stuffing: In a bowl, mix crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, parmesan, green onion, Cajun seasoning, and lemon juice until combined.
  4. Prepare the Salmon: Pat salmon dry. Carefully cut a slit lengthwise in each fillet to create a pocket. Stuff each fillet with crab mixture.
  5. Cook the Salmon: Brush salmon with olive oil and season generously with Cajun seasoning. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear salmon skin-side down for 3–4 minutes. Flip gently, then transfer to the oven and bake at 400°F for 8–10 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Assemble the Plate: Serve salmon over jasmine rice with roasted broccolini on the side. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 52gFat: 34g

Notes

  • Store salmon, rice, and broccolini separately for best texture
  • Reheat salmon gently to avoid drying it out
  • Make crab stuffing ahead to save time
  • Use leftover salmon for wraps or salads
  • Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option

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