Red Lobster's Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Copycat Red Lobster crab stuffed mushrooms — large mushroom caps filled with a savory crab and cheddar stuffing seasoned with Old Bay, then baked and crowned with white cheddar.

AmericanSeafoodIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 1 lb large fresh mushrooms (35–40 caps)
  • 0.3 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 0.5 lb crab claw meat
  • 2 cup oyster crackers, crushed
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.3 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 0.3 tsp black pepper
  • 0.3 tsp salt
  • 1 count egg
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 6 slice white cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp butter, for sauteing

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).

  2. 2

    Sauté celery, onion, and bell pepper in butter for 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate to cool.

  3. 3

    Wash mushrooms and remove stems. Finely chop half the stems; discard the other half.

  4. 4

    Combine cooled vegetables, chopped mushroom stems, crab meat, crushed crackers, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, Old Bay, pepper, salt, egg, and water. Mix well.

  5. 5

    Fill each mushroom cap with a generous mound of stuffing. Place in a baking dish.

  6. 6

    Bake 15–18 minutes. Top each mushroom with a slice or piece of white cheddar and return to oven 2–3 minutes until melted. Serve hot.

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