Description
Savory crab stuffed mushrooms bring coastal elegance to your appetizer table, blending rich seafood with earthy mushroom caps. Creamy, zesty filling nestled in perfectly roasted mushrooms promises delightful bites you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 large white mushrooms
- 8 ounces (226 grams) crab meat
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Binding/Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F (190°C) and arranging a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal mushroom placement.
- Gently cleanse mushroom caps using a moistened cloth, ensuring delicate surfaces remain intact and unblemished.
- Position mushroom caps hollow-side upward on the prepared sheet, delicately drizzling with olive oil to enhance potential flavor and texture.
- Create a harmonious filling by blending crab meat, cream cheese, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped green onions, fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, and seasoning in a comprehensive mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly incorporate all filling ingredients until achieving a smooth, cohesive mixture with balanced consistency.
- Meticulously fill each mushroom cap, pressing the crab mixture gently to ensure even distribution and complete coverage.
- Transfer the stuffed mushrooms into the preheated oven, allowing them to bake for 15-20 minutes until mushroom caps transform to tender perfection and surfaces develop a golden-brown sheen.
- Upon removing from oven, garnish with additional fresh parsley to elevate visual appeal and provide a final herbal accent.
- Serve these delectable morsels immediately while maintaining optimal warmth and textural integrity.
Notes
- Choose firm, medium-sized mushrooms with deep caps to hold more delicious filling without falling apart during baking.
- Pat crab meat dry before mixing to prevent excess moisture that could make stuffing soggy and compromise texture.
- Use pasteurized crab meat for food safety, ensuring consistent quality and reducing potential bacterial risks.
- Experiment with alternative cheeses like goat cheese or feta for unique flavor profiles that complement the delicate crab meat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg