Irresistible Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Delight in these irresistible crab-stuffed mushrooms, a savory appetizer featuring tender button mushrooms filled with a creamy blend of lump crab meat, cream cheese, Parmesan, and aromatic seasonings. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, these bite-sized treats offer a burst of flavor that will impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 stuffed mushrooms (serves 4 as appetizer) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- 12 large button mushrooms
Filling
- 6 oz (170g) canned lump crab meat, drained
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Mushrooms: Clean the mushrooms carefully and remove the stems to create hollow caps ready for stuffing. Set aside the caps for filling.
- Make Filling: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, drained crab meat, minced garlic, finely chopped green onions, fresh lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Stuff Mushrooms: Generously fill each mushroom cap with the crab mixture, ensuring an even distribution of filling in each cap for balanced flavor in every bite.
- Bake: Place the stuffed mushrooms on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the mushrooms are tender.
- Garnish: Once baked, sprinkle extra chopped green onions or fresh parsley over the mushrooms for a fresh, vibrant garnish.
- Serve: Serve the crab-stuffed mushrooms warm to enjoy the full flavor and creamy texture of this elegant appetizer.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the crab meat well to avoid soggy filling.
- Button mushrooms are ideal due to their size and shape, but cremini can be a substitute.
- For added heat, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling.
- If preferred, use fresh crab meat for a more delicate flavor, adjusting seasoning accordingly.
- These mushrooms can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
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