Perfect Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
Crab-stuffed mushrooms are savory, creamy, and full of seafood flavor.They combine tender mushrooms with seasoned crab filling.Perfect for parties, holidays, and special occasions.Easy to prepare yet impressive to serve.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb) white or cremini mushrooms, stems removed
- 200 g (7 oz) lump crab meat, picked clean
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Clean mushrooms and gently remove stems; set caps aside.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in crab meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley gently.
- Fill each mushroom cap generously with the crab mixture.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until tops are golden and mushrooms are tender.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use lump crab meat for best texture and flavour.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the filling light.
- Mushroom size affects cooking time slightly.
- Serve immediately for the best taste.
- Lemon juice enhances the crab’s natural sweetness.