Crispy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Name: Crispy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients: 24 cremini mushrooms large; 2 tablespoons EVOO; salt; 20 ritz crackers; 4 tablespoons melted butter divided; 1/2 cup chopped celery finely; 1/2 cup red bell pepper finely chopped; 1 garlic clove chopped; 4 ounces cream cheese; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/2 cup scallions chopped; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; parsley; 1 lemon zested and juiced; 8 ounces lump crabmeat

15 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

24 cremini mushrooms large
2 tablespoons EVOO
salt
20 ritz crackers
4 tablespoons melted butter divided
1/2 cup chopped celery finely
1/2 cup red bell pepper finely chopped
1 garlic clove chopped
4 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup scallions chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
parsley
1 lemon zested and juiced
8 ounces lump crabmeat

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Remove the stems from 24 large cremini mushrooms.
2

Wipe the caps clean with a damp paper towel, then toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt. Arrange on a baking sheet.
3

Finely crush 20 butter crackers (such as Ritz); mix with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup each finely chopped celery and red bell pepper; cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add 1 chopped garlic clove; cook 1 minute. Combine 4 ounces cream cheese and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise in a large bowl; add 1/2 cup chopped scallions, 1/4 cup each grated parmesan, cracker crumbs and chopped parsley, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, the celery mixture and 8 ounces lump crabmeat. Divide among the mushroom caps and sprinkle with the remaining cracker crumbs.
4

Bake 12 to 15 minutes, then broil until golden. Let cool 5 minutes, then remove from the baking sheet.