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Shrimp & Crab Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach and Parmesan


  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 stuffed mushrooms 1x

Description

Get ready to wow your guests or treat yourself with these Shrimp & Crab Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach and Parmesan! This easy recipe is the perfect blend of elegance and comfort, ideal for dinner ideas, party appetizers, or indulgent low-carb bites. Large mushrooms are loaded with creamy crab and spinach filling, topped with juicy shrimp and golden Parmesan for a gourmet finish. If you’re looking for a quick appetizer, easy dinner, or crowd-pleasing food idea, this dish covers it all.


Ingredients

Scale

12 large mushroom caps (portobello or cremini), stems removed and cleaned

1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped (plus extra whole shrimp for topping)

1/2 lb lump crab meat, drained and picked over for shells

2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup cooked and drained)

2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced

1/3 cup cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup sour cream

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)

1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or seafood seasoning of choice)

1/2 tsp paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Juice of 1/2 lemon


Instructions

1. Gently clean the mushrooms using a damp cloth and remove the stems. Lightly brush the caps with olive oil and place them gill-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté the onion until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, then add the spinach. Cook until wilted, then transfer the mixture to a bowl to cool slightly.

3. Using the same skillet, add a splash of olive oil and cook the chopped shrimp just until they start to turn pink (1–2 minutes). Add them to the bowl with the spinach. Gently fold in the crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir just until combined.

4. Fill each mushroom cap generously with the seafood-spinach mixture. Top with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. Optionally, place a whole sautéed shrimp on top of each cap.

5. Bake the stuffed mushrooms for 18–20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the filling is hot. For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2–3 minutes while watching closely.

6. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and serve warm, with an optional drizzle of lemon juice or garlic butter.

Notes

Be sure to fully drain the spinach to prevent watery filling.

For gluten-free variation, swap the panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free crumbs or omit them altogether.

Don’t skip the broil—it’s what gives that crispy, cheesy finish.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: stuffed mushrooms, seafood appetizer, shrimp and crab, spinach and Parmesan, party food, easy dinner, low carb, mushroom recipe