Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Recipe

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| Last Updated on June 21, 2024
Crab stuffed portobello mushrooms are an exceptional dish perfect as an appetizer for a cocktail party. Meaty portobello mushroom caps are filled to the brim with a lump crab filling that is incredibly flavorful.
Appetizer
New American
21
ingredients
6
steps
115
minutes
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Chef Dock
Chef Dock was just 11 years old when he discovered his passion for the culinary arts. After working as a line cook, he managed a bustling restaurant, where he provided tasteful corporate catering services to high net-worth clients. With deep knowledge about ingredients geared toward a healthy lifestyle and memory enhancement, Chef Dock now owns a private chef and catering company, specializing in a variety of cuisines and simple, nourishing meals.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
12
portobello mushroom caps
olive oil, as needed
2
eggs
1/4 cup(s)
finely diced celery
1/4 cup(s)
finely diced onion
1/4 cup(s)
finely diced red bell pepper
2 tbsp
finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp
finely chopped fresh dill
2 1/2 tbsp
mayonnaise
1 1/2 tbsp
Dijon mustard
2 tbsp
lemon juice
1 tsp
Worcheshire sauce
2 tbsp
old bay seasoning, plus more to taste
1 tsp
onion powder
1 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
sea salt, plus more to taste
1 tsp
black pepper
1 tsp
paprika
1 lb
lump crab meat
1/2 cup(s)
panko or Italian bread crumbs
lemon wedges, to serve
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Directions 6 steps | 115 Minutes

Step 1

Line two baking sheets with foil or parchment paper. Clean and scrape off the gills on the inside of the portobello mushroom caps.

Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Recipe: Line two baking sheets with foil or parchment paper.
Step 2

Line up the cleaned portobello mushroom caps on the prepared baking sheets. Lightly drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Set aside. 

Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Recipe: Line up the cleaned portobello mushroom caps on the prepared baking sheets.
Step 3

Prepare the crab filling. In a bowl, combine the eggs, celery, onion, red bell pepper, parsley, dill, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, old bay seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper and paprika. 

Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Recipe: Prepare the crab filling.
Step 4

Fold in the lump crab meat and breadcrumbs, carefully not breaking the crab. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Recipe: Fold in the lump crab meat and breadcrumbs, carefully not breaking the crab.
Step 5

Preheat the oven to 350°F.  Once the crab filling is set, scoop the crab filling into each portobello mushroom cap. Bake 20 minutes until mushrooms are tender.

Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Recipe: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 6

Sprinkle old bay seasoning on top and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy! (See Notes 1.)

Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Recipe: Sprinkle old bay seasoning on top and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes:

  1. If desired, brush with melted butter for a nice finish.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
308
FAT
14.6 g
PROTEIN
27.2 g
CARBS
17.3 g
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Carmela G.

Carmela

Cozymeal Team Member

08 Jul 2022

A perfect appetizer dish. Easy to replicate and incredibly flavorful.

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Sam N.

Sam

06 Jul 2022

This is a great crab-stuffed mushroom recipe! First of all, you can finally see in a clean and nice recipe how to make crab cakes which you then essentially use to fill up the portobello mushrooms. I love the video and the step-by-step instructions which are easy to follow.

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