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Crispy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

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These crispy crab stuffed mushrooms combine buttery mushroom caps, rich crab filling, and a crunchy panko topping for an easy, elegant appetizer perfect for entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 20 medium fresh white button or cremini mushrooms, stems removed
  • 8 oz fresh lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Gently wipe each mushroom cap with a damp paper towel to remove dirt. Remove stems by twisting and pulling them out carefully. Set caps aside and finely chop the stems.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, mayonnaise, lemon zest, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and smooth.
  4. Fold in crab meat, chopped mushroom stems, grated Parmesan, and fresh parsley. Stir gently to keep crab intact. Add more mayo if filling feels dry.
  5. Toast panko breadcrumbs in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
  6. Fill each mushroom cap generously with the crab mixture, mounding slightly as filling will shrink while baking.
  7. Sprinkle toasted panko evenly over each stuffed mushroom.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until mushrooms are tender and topping is crisp and golden. Cover loosely with foil if panko browns too quickly.
  9. Let mushrooms cool for 5 minutes on the tray before serving warm.

Notes

Pat crab meat dry if watery. Avoid washing mushrooms under running water; wipe clean instead. Toast panko for best crunch. Do not overfill mushroom caps to prevent sogginess. Reheat leftovers in oven to maintain crispiness.

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