Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Creole Crab and Shrimp Appetizer Recipe

Nappychef Shane reveals how to make the absolute best creole crab and shrimp stuffed mushrooms on the planet. http://nappychef.blogspot.com/

Why wait for that special occasion those mouth watering expensive little mushroom appetizers for bucks? You can have them in a matter of minutes with this easy buy delicious recipe.

Ingredients:
Portobello Mushrooms ( substitute large white mushrooms )
1 pound of jumbo lump crab meat
1 pound of peeled and de-veined shrimp
1 pound of scallops (optional)
1 large bell pepper
1 large yellow onion
2 sticks of butter
1 cup of Panko bread crumbs
3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
3 springs of fresh thyme
1 large lemon
2 cloves of garlic
1 bunch of fresh cilantro
1 pinch of salt
1 pinch of pepper
1 pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) — not really.
1 bunch of chives

Step 1: How to Make Portobello Mushroom Stuffed with Creole Crab and Shrimp Stuffing Appetizer

In a food processor, roughly chop the bell pepper, onions, cilantro and shrimp

Step 2:
On low heat melt one stick of butter and garlic. We are only warning up the foods. We are not sauteing anything yet. After about 1 minute add half of the chopped rosemary. Stir for another minute.

Step 3: Add chopped seafood and vegetable mixture. Keep everything moving in the pan on low heat for 5 minutes. We still are not cooking anything. Just making sure all of the flavors are getting along.

Step 4: Add the crab meat and lemon juice. Add salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.

Step 5: After a taste test. Add the panko bread crumbs.

Part II. Preparing the Mushrooms

Step 6: Remove the stems and spoon out the mushroom cap.

Step 7: Saute the mushrooms in butter. Season with salt, pepper and fresh herbs.

Step 8: Fill the caps with the seafood mixture.

Step 9: Bake mushrooms in pre-heated oven at 375 for 5 to 8 minutes. All of the food should be done. We are caramelizing the mushrooms.

Step 10: Garnish with chives, cilantro, lemon zest and wedges. Add some tomatoes and enjoy.

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