Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Irresistible Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms, a gourmet appetizer that is sure to impress at any gathering. These savory mushroom caps are filled with a luscious blend of creamy crab meat, rich cream cheese, and aromatic spices, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. Perfect for parties, holiday celebrations, or a cozy family dinner, they offer an elegant touch to any menu. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to be made ahead of time, these delectable bites will quickly become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large button mushrooms
- 6 oz canned lump crab meat, drained
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Clean mushrooms and remove stems to create hollow caps.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, crab meat, garlic, green onions, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Fill each mushroom cap generously with the crab mixture.
- Arrange stuffed mushrooms on the baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Garnish with extra green onions or parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom (40g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 192mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg