Description
These Mushrooms Stuffed with Crab Meat are a delightful appetizer featuring tender mushroom caps filled with a savory mixture of lump crab meat, cream cheese, and Parmesan, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for holiday gatherings or elegant parties, they combine rich flavors and a crunchy breadcrumb topping for a satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushroom Base
- 16 large white or cremini mushrooms (stems removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Filling
- 1 small shallot (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 ounces lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- ¼ cup cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs (plus extra for topping)
For Serving
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Clean mushrooms: Gently wipe the mushroom caps with a damp paper towel to clean them, then set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and butter. Add the finely chopped shallot and minced garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and softened. Remove from heat.
- Prepare crab mixture: Transfer the sautéed shallot and garlic to a mixing bowl. Add lump crab meat, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, and panko breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Stuff mushrooms: Spoon a generous amount of the crab mixture into each mushroom cap. Arrange the stuffed mushrooms evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add topping and bake: Sprinkle additional panko breadcrumbs over the tops of the stuffed mushrooms to add crunch. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the tops turn golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm, accompanied by lemon wedges to add a touch of brightness.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh lump crab meat; imitation crab can be used as a budget-friendly alternative.
- Add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the filling for a spicy kick.
- These stuffed mushrooms can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving to save effort.
