Description
Savory crab stuffed mushrooms bring coastal elegance to your appetizer spread with their delicate blend of fresh seafood and earthy mushroom caps. Each bite promises rich, creamy indulgence you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 fresh white or cremini mushrooms, stems removed and cleaned
- 6 ounces (170 grams) lump crab meat, cooked, picked over for shells
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
Dairy and Cheese:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) finely chopped mushroom stems
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: extra Parmesan and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with a light coating of grease or parchment paper.
- In a skillet, melt butter and gently sauté finely chopped onions and mushroom stems until they become translucent and softened, releasing their aromatic flavors.
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to a mixing bowl and allow it to cool slightly to prevent overheating the other ingredients.
- Combine the cooled vegetable mixture with delicate crab meat, creamy cream cheese, aged Parmesan, crisp breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, robust Old Bay seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Thoroughly blend the ingredients until they form a cohesive, well-integrated stuffing mixture with balanced flavors and textures.
- Carefully fill each mushroom cap with a generous spoonful of the prepared crab mixture, ensuring an even distribution.
- Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet, leaving slight space between each cap.
- Optionally, sprinkle an additional layer of Parmesan cheese over the tops for extra richness and a golden crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, watching for the mushrooms to become tender and the tops to turn a beautiful golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, fresh finish.
- Serve immediately while warm to enjoy the optimal blend of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Ensure mushroom caps are thoroughly cleaned and dried to prevent excess moisture during baking.
- Use fresh lump crab meat for the most authentic and rich seafood flavor, avoiding imitation crab if possible.
- For a gluten-free version, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed pork rinds to maintain texture.
- Adjust seasoning by adding a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for those who enjoy a subtle heat kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg