Description
Golden, creamy, and packed with rich seafood flavor, these Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect easy appetizer, ideal for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or an elegant date-night snack. Tender mushroom caps cradle a luscious blend of crab meat, cream cheese, Parmesan, and herbs, finished with an optional crunchy panko topping. Whether you’re looking for quick appetizer ideas, dinner party food, or low-carb recipes, this one is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s indulgent yet simple, satisfying yet light — a fantastic addition to your list of easy seafood recipes or gluten-free snacks.
Ingredients
20 medium white or cremini mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 oz lump crab meat
4 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons green onions
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs (optional)
1 tablespoon melted butter (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel, remove stems, and lightly hollow the caps if needed. Place on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
2. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Parmesan until smooth.
3. Fold in crab meat, green onions, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to preserve the texture of the crab.
4. Stuff each mushroom cap with the crab mixture, forming a slight mound.
5. If using, mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over each stuffed mushroom.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and tops are golden. Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra browning if desired.
7. Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with extra parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Let cream cheese soften at room temperature before mixing for a smooth, creamy filling.
Gently fold in the crab to preserve large, juicy chunks and avoid a mushy texture.
Avoid washing mushrooms under water — wipe them instead to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0.8g
- Sodium: 155mg
- Fat: 6.7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2.1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 4.6g
- Cholesterol: 23mg
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