Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms with Crab and Shrimp

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These Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms are seasoned with Old Bay and filled with real jumbo lump crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, Parmesan, and gooey mozzarella. These homemade caps are better than the Red Lobster version.

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What Type of Mushrooms to Use

• Button mushrooms: Small, round mushrooms with a mild flavor and a firm texture, which makes them a great base for a variety of fillings.
• Portobello mushrooms: Large, meaty mushrooms have a rich, earthy flavor and they have a large cavity, which makes them ideal for stuffing.
• Cremini mushrooms: These mushrooms are similar to button mushrooms, but have a slightly deeper flavor. They also have a firmer texture, which makes them a good option for stuffing.
• Shiitake mushrooms: These mushrooms have a distinctive, meaty flavor that pairs well with a variety of fillings.

What Type of Seafood to Use

I like to use crab and shrimp. Any seafood will work for this dish including lobster, crawfish, and cooked fish.

You can use imitation or real crab meat. Imitation crab is also known as surimi. It’s a seafood product that is made from ground pollock fish and mixed with starch, egg whites, and flavorings. The mixture is then shaped and dyed to have the same color as real crab meat.

I like to use real jumbo lump crab meat. Check out our post, What is Lump Crab Meat.

For taste, wild-caught shrimp are generally considered to be the best option as they have a more flavorful and firmer texture compared to farm-raised shrimp. Wild-caught shrimp are shrimp that are caught in their natural habitat in the ocean or other bodies of water, as opposed to being farmed or raised in captivity.

Be sure to check out our guides on Shrimp Size Guide and Counts Per Pound and How to Tell if Shrimp is Bad.

I like large shrimp cut into 1 inch chunks.

What Type of Cheese to Use

I like a combination of Parmesan, cream cheese, and mozzarella. Any of your favorite cheese will work. Here are some options.

• Parmesan: Hard, salty, and perfect for flavor.
• Feta: Soft, crumbly cheese has a tangy flavor that can add a nice contrast to the rich filling.
• Cream cheese: This soft, spreadable cheese and helps hold the filling together and adds a creamy texture.
• Mozzarella: Perfect if you are looking for a great cheese pull.

How to Make Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms

Full detailed instructions are below in the recipe card.

1. Cut the stem out of the mushroom to prepare it for stuffing. I first chop off the stem, and then make a circular cut around the area where the stem was. Continue to cut until you have removed excess mushroom.
2. Combine the softened cream cheese, shrimp, crab, shredded cheese, Old Bay, salt, pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl. Stir to combine. I like to reserve some of the Parmesan for the mushroom topping at the end.
3. Stuff the mushrooms with the cheese mixture.
4. Bake or air fry.

How to Store Leftovers

Leftovers can be stored tightly covered and sealed for 3-4 days.

How to Reheat

You can reheat them in the microwave. You can also reheat them in the air fryer at 350 degrees until warm or in the oven at 350 degrees until warm.

Freezer Tips

You freeze them for up to 3 months tightly covered and sealed. Defrost in the fridge overnight.

Pair With These Recipes

Air Fryer Crab Rangoon
Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
Chili Cheese Fries
Smoked Queso Dip
Creamy Crab Bisque

Check out our posts, Side Dishes with Shrimp Tacos and Side Dishes for Shrimp for ideas for pairing.

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Seafood Lasagna

Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms with Crab and Shrimp

These Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms are seasoned with Old Bay and filled with real jumbo lump crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, Parmesan, and gooey mozzarella. These homemade caps are better than the Red Lobster version.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course dinner, lunch

Cuisine American

Servings 12 mushrooms

Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 12 oz whole fresh mushrooms
• 4 oz shrimp Cooked and diced into 1 inch chunks.
• 2-3 oz jumbo lump crab meat You can use imitation crab if you prefer.
• 6 oz cream cheese Softened.
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
• ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2-3 garlic cloves Minced
• 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Cut the stem out of the mushroom to prepare it for stuffing. I first chop off the stem, and then make a circular cut around the area where the stem was. Continue to cut until you have removed excess mushroom.
• Combine the softened cream cheese, shrimp, crab, shredded cheese, Old Bay, salt, pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl. Stir to combine. I like to reserve some of the Parmesan for the mushroom topping at the end.
• Stuff the mushrooms with the cheese mixture.

Bake/Oven Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Add the stuffed mushrooms.
• Bake for 18-22 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Cool before serving.

Air Fryer Instructions

• Place the mushrooms in the Air Fryer for 8-10 minutes at 370 degrees. Cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Allow the mushrooms to cool before serving.

Notes

The amount of ingredients you will need for the filling will vary based on the size of your mushrooms and the type of mushrooms you use. You may have additional filling left over.

You can use whatever type of mushrooms you like. Common types for stuffed mushrooms are button mushrooms, portobello mushrooms, cremini mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms.

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed mushroomCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 11gFat: 7g

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