Mom's Spectacular Stuffed Salmon

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  • Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
3 tbsp salted butter1 small onion, diced1 clove garlic, halved2 cups soft Challah (or country-style) bread crumbs¼ cup minced fresh parsley2 tsp dried dill2 tsp fresh lemon juice1/3 lb fresh cremini or shiitake mushrooms, chopped¼ cup buttermilk2 sides (2 ½ lbs each) skinless wild Pacific salmon, pin bones removed1 cup heavy creamSalt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F, grease a roasting dish.
In a large sauté pan, melt 3 tbsp butter.
Add onion and garlic and cook over low heat until onion is beginning to turn golden. Remove garlic and discard, set onion aside.
In a large bowl, combine the Challah crumbs, parsley, dill, lemon juice and mushrooms with the cooked onion.
Pour buttermilk overtop and mix thoroughly to evenly wet mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Place one piece of salmon in the bottom of the dish and spread evenly with the stuffing. Top with the remaining side of salmon, pressing down lightly.
Scald heavy cream and pour over the fish, then season with salt and pepper and cover.
Bake 35 minutes, until flaky, basting with creamy pan juices every 10 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Serving Size: Makes 16 rich slices

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 402.4
  • Total Fat: 23.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 150.9 mg
  • Sodium: 150.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 40.1 g

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