Description
Succulent Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms bring coastal elegance to your dinner table with minimal effort. Plump portobello caps cradle a rich, creamy crab filling that promises restaurant-quality flavor you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 portobello mushroom caps (3–1/2 to 4 inches diameter)
- 8 ounces lump crabmeat
- 1/2 cup panko crumbs
- 2/3 cup mild shredded cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons minced sweet onion
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1–1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Binding Ingredient:
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
Garnish:
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 375°F and ready a baking sheet. Carefully remove mushroom stems and scrape out the gills to prevent bitter undertones. Arrange portobello caps gill-side down and roast for 8 minutes to eliminate excess moisture. Pat dry with paper towels after baking.
- Finely chop the reserved mushroom stems in a mixing bowl. Combine with delicate crabmeat, crisp panko breadcrumbs, minced onion, crushed garlic, fragrant thyme, zesty lemon juice, and most of the shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Gently incorporate a beaten egg to bind the mixture cohesively.
- Generously distribute the crab stuffing across mushroom caps, creating gentle mounds without overpacking. Ensure an even, light-handed distribution to maintain the mushrooms’ structural integrity.
- Return stuffed mushrooms to the oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until the filling sets and develops a golden hue. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and continue baking 2-4 minutes until cheese melts completely and turns slightly bubbly.
- Plate immediately while piping hot. Accompany with fresh lemon wedges for a bright citrus accent. Optional: Add a splash of hot sauce for those craving an extra flavor kick.
Notes
- Pre-bake mushrooms carefully to remove excess moisture, preventing a soggy final dish and ensuring a crisp texture.
- Use fresh, high-quality crabmeat for the best flavor and most authentic seafood experience.
- Consider alternative protein options like cooked shrimp or plant-based crab substitutes for different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg