Description
Sumptuous Italian-style Crab Stuffed Mushrooms blend delicate seafood with rich cream cheese and herbs. Elegant appetizers perfect for gatherings that promise delightful flavor combinations you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood and Protein:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) crab meat
- 16 large white mushrooms
Dairy and Cheese:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Herbs, Vegetables, and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Gently cleanse mushrooms, carefully extracting stems and setting caps aside. Finely mince the removed stems for additional flavor integration.
- Create a comprehensive mixture by blending crab meat with cream cheese, incorporating Parmesan, finely chopped green onions, diced bell pepper, minced garlic, fresh parsley, and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Delicately fill each mushroom cap with the prepared crab mixture, applying gentle pressure to ensure complete and even distribution.
- For added texture and visual appeal, sprinkle a light layer of breadcrumbs across the surface of each stuffed mushroom.
- Arrange the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced. Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, monitoring until the tops transform into a golden hue and the mushrooms reach a tender consistency.
- Present the mushrooms while warm, offering an optional garnish of fresh parsley to elevate the dish’s visual and aromatic appeal.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized button or cremini mushrooms for the best texture and easier stuffing.
- Pat crab meat dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture in the filling.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother mixing and easier blending of ingredients.
- For a gluten-free version, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or skip the topping entirely.
- Prepare filling ahead of time and refrigerate for enhanced flavor melding.
- Use fresh lump crab meat for the most delicate and rich seafood taste.
- If watching calories, substitute half the cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to help mushrooms cook evenly and become crisp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg