Description
Succulent crab stuffed mushrooms blend luxurious seafood with earthy mushroom caps for an elegant appetizer. Delicate crab meat, creamy cheese, and herbs create a rich, irresistible filling perfect for gatherings you’ll remember.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked shelled crab, finely chopped
- 1 box cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs or panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
- 2–3 tbsps fresh chopped Italian parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 medium button or cremini mushrooms, cleaned with stems removed and discarded
- Olive oil spray
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375F (190C) and lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Position mushroom caps facing upward on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring even spacing.
- Create the stuffing mixture by thoroughly blending cream cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, chopped green onions, grated Parmesan, finely chopped parsley, shredded crab meat, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until ingredients are uniformly distributed.
- Carefully spoon the crab mixture into each mushroom cap, using gentle pressure to compact the filling and prevent it from falling out during cooking.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until mushrooms become tender and the filling develops a rich golden-brown color.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes to allow the filling to set slightly.
- Garnish with additional fresh parsley for a vibrant presentation and serve immediately while warm to enjoy the optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure mushroom caps are clean and dry before filling to prevent excess moisture that could make the stuffing soggy.
- Consider using fresh lump crab meat for the best flavor and texture, but high-quality canned crab works well as a budget-friendly alternative.
- For a low-carb version, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or finely chopped nuts to maintain the binding and texture.
- Try different cheese options like sharp cheddar or goat cheese to create unique flavor profiles while keeping the creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 104 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg