Description
Succulent crab-stuffed portobello mushrooms bring coastal elegance to your dinner table. Rich Maryland crab meat nestles perfectly inside earthy mushroom caps, creating a luxurious seafood experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Seafood Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pasteurized crab meat, lump or backfin
- 4 portobello mushroom caps
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ⅔ cup mild shredded cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons sweet onion, minced
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
- Juice of half a lemon, about 1 and ½ tablespoons
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup panko crumbs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or ¼ to ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a shallow baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Carefully remove the stems from portobello mushroom caps and finely dice them; transfer the chopped stems to a mixing bowl.
- Using a spoon, gently scrape out the dark gills from inside each mushroom cap, then delicately clean the caps with a soft brush.
- Arrange the prepared mushroom caps on the greased baking pan, then generously season with salt and black pepper.
- In the mixing bowl, combine fresh crab meat, panko breadcrumbs, finely diced onions, minced garlic, chopped thyme leaves, and fresh lemon juice with the previously diced mushroom stems.
- Separate of shredded cheese, then fold the remaining cheese into the crab mixture to enhance overall flavor.
- Gently mix all ingredients, carefully adjusting seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or thyme as needed. Incorporate a beaten egg to help bind the stuffing together.
- Carefully spoon the prepared stuffing into each mushroom cap, creating slightly rounded mounds for an appealing texture and presentation.
- Bake the stuffed mushrooms for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the filling becomes firm and develops a golden-brown crust.
- Once removed from the oven, immediately sprinkle the reserved cheese over each stuffed mushroom and return to the oven for an additional 2 to 4 minutes until the cheese melts completely and becomes bubbly.
Notes
- Elevate your appetizer game with these luxurious seafood-filled mushroom bites that transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary culinary experience.
- Perfectly portioned for elegant parties or intimate dinners, these stuffed portobellos showcase how simple ingredients can create restaurant-quality dishes at home.
- Dicing mushroom stems adds depth and prevents food waste while ensuring every component contributes maximum flavor to the final presentation.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide a delicate crunch that beautifully contrasts the tender crab meat and juicy mushroom base.
- Fresh thyme and lemon juice brighten the rich seafood filling, creating a balanced bite that feels simultaneously indulgent and refreshing.
- Melted cheese creates an irresistible golden-brown topping that transforms these mushrooms from basic to gourmet in just minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg