Description
Succulent crab-stuffed mushrooms deliver coastal elegance to your appetizer spread with rich, creamy Mediterranean flair. Delicate seafood nestled in earthy mushroom caps creates an irresistible bite that promises to impress guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 large white mushrooms
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 4 oz cream cheese
Filling Components:
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
Seasoning and Extras:
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly clean mushrooms, gently removing stems and creating a hollow cavity for the filling, ensuring a neat and uniform appearance.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with finely minced garlic, creating a smooth and aromatic base for the crab mixture.
- Carefully fold lump crab meat into the cream cheese, taking care not to break up the delicate crab pieces.
- Incorporate breadcrumbs, chopped fresh parsley, and grated parmesan cheese into the crab mixture, blending until well-distributed.
- Season the filling with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste and ensuring even flavor throughout.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with a light coating of olive oil.
- Generously stuff each mushroom cap with the crab filling, mounding slightly and pressing gently to secure the mixture.
- Drizzle the stuffed mushrooms with remaining olive oil, which will help create a golden, crispy exterior.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until mushroom edges become slightly crisp and the filling is heated through and lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3-4 minutes to allow flavors to settle and filling to set before serving.
Notes
- Choose mushroom varieties like cremini or white button for best texture and flavor absorption.
- Gently pat crab meat dry to prevent excess moisture from making the filling soggy.
- Remove stems carefully to create a stable base for stuffing, using a small spoon or paring knife.
- Gluten-free option: Replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers for celiac-friendly version.
- Fresh crab delivers superior taste compared to canned, but use high-quality canned meat if fresh isn’t available.
- Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for smoother, easier mixing without lumps.
- Enhance flavor by adding a splash of white wine or lemon zest to the filling for extra brightness.
- Consider dairy-free alternative using cashew cream cheese for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg