Description
Succulent crab stuffed mushrooms showcase seafood elegance in this classic appetizer. Rich cream cheese and delicate crab meat create a luxurious bite you’ll savor at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked shelled crab (King Crab)
- 1 box (8 ounces/226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 12 medium button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms, cleaned with stems removed and discarded
Cheese and Breadcrumbs:
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs or panko breadcrumbs
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, creating an ideal environment for roasting the mushrooms.
- Gently coat mushroom caps with olive oil spray, positioning them gill-side up on a prepared baking sheet.
- Combine crab meat with softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl, folding in bread crumbs, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, chopped green onions, grated Parmesan, and fresh parsley.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, ensuring balanced flavors throughout the filling.
- Carefully spoon the creamy crab mixture into each mushroom cap, filling them generously but not overflowing.
- Place the stuffed mushrooms in the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes until the filling is heated through and edges start to become golden.
- During the final minute of cooking, activate the broiler to create a delicate crispy top, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes to allow the filling to set before serving.
Notes
- Choose firm, medium-sized mushrooms with intact caps to ensure they hold the stuffing without falling apart during baking.
- Pat crab meat dry before mixing to prevent excess moisture that could make the filling soggy and compromise texture.
- Substitute imitation crab with fresh lump crab meat or cooked shrimp for varied protein options and different flavor profiles.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities while maintaining a crispy topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg