Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Crab stuffed mushrooms are a delectable and elegant appetizer that combines the savory flavors of tender mushrooms with the rich, sweet taste of succulent crab meat. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion, parties or even as a side dish.
The stuffing typically includes a creamy blend of crab meat, cream cheese, garlic, breadcrumbs, and seasonings. Lets get into easy crab stuffed mushrooms recipe.
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Course: AppetizerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium4
servings15
minutes20
minutes166
kcalIngredients
12 large mushroom caps of your choice, cremini or white
8 oz crab meat
5 green onions, thinly sliced
ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon dried thyme or to taste
¼ teaspoon dried oregano or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground savory or to taste
¼ teaspoon paprika
Directions
- Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 175 degrees C.
- Combine crabmeat, green onions, thyme, oregano, savory, and pepper in a medium size bowl. Mix in mayonnaise and 1/4 cup Parmesan until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp towel. Remove stems. Discard gills and stems.
- Fill mushroom caps with rounded teaspoonfuls of filling and place them in an ungreased shallow baking dish. Sprinkle tops with Parmesan and paprika.
- Bake mushrooms in preheated oven until heated through, about 15 minutes. Serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use fresh, canned, or imitation crab meat for this recipe. Fresh crab will offer the best flavor. For a richer taste, you can add a bit of shredded mozzarella or Gruyère to the stuffing. These stuffed mushrooms can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to a day before baking. Just bake them right before serving.
For extra crunch, Sprinkle some additional breadcrumbs on top of the stuffed mushrooms before baking for a crunchier texture.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories: 166
Fat: 12g
Protein: 10g
Carbs: 6g
Hi, I am Nazish Arif. I am a Food Scientist. On this Blog, I do share insights about Chestnut Mushrooms, Mushrooms Recipes, along with information of other mushrooms as well.
