Crab stuffed Portabellas - version 1. These crab stuffed portobello mushrooms are a prime example of a decadent-yet healthy-meal that can come together with minimal effort. Portobellos may sound like a unique mushroom strain, but they are just a larger, mature version of cremini mushrooms. This recipe for crab-stuffed portobello mushrooms does double duty as a tasty starter for a casual dinner party, or an easy, light main course for two.
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Crab Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms. by Diana Adcock.
Served as an hors d'oeuvre or a light main dish, these stuffed mushrooms are pretty and delicious.
You can have Crab stuffed Portabellas - version 1 using 11 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Crab stuffed Portabellas - version 1
- Prepare 4 of portabella mushrooms.
- It's 1 lb. of crab meat.
- You need 1 c. of minced celery.
- It's 1/2 c. of minced onion.
- It's 1/4 c. of parsely.
- Prepare 1 1/2 c. of croutons.
- It's 1/2 stick of butter.
- Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of garlic salt or to taste.
- It's to taste of old bay seasoning or similar.
- You need 1 c. of fresh parmesan or sharp white cheese.
- Prepare 1 c. of seafood or vegetable broth.
The texture of the filling was good. It was easy to put together in a short amount of time. I love stuffed mushrooms so any time I can try them a different way I am up for it. How to Make Crab Stuffed Portabella Caps.
Crab stuffed Portabellas - version 1 step by step
- Heat oven to 350° Rinse & remove stems from mushrooms. Place in large caserole dish with 1 cup of water in the bottom.
- Shred crabmeat, mince your ingredients and set aside..
- Heat large skillet and melt butter, add the onion & celery. Saute for 3 minutes on medium heat. Add broth & seasonings. Simmer for 5 minutes..
- Add croutons & crabmeat. Stir and saute till the luquid is absorbed. The mixture should pack nicely..
- Spoon stuffing onto each mushroom packing gently. Cover pan with foil & bake for 15 minutes..
- Remove foil & top each mushroom with cheese. Place back in the oven and broil till the cheese is golden & bubbly. ENJOY!.
I made this before with white mushroom (sans cheese). You'll love them because they can be made ahead; party goers will find them delicious. MORE+ LESS Crab Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms. Add cheddar and stir until melted. Pour this over remaining ingredients, except crumbs and parmesan and mix well.