Homemade Red Lobster-Inspired Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms
Indulge in a classic appetizer with this home-cook friendly replication of Red Lobster's famous Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms, featuring a savory seafood filling and bubbly Monterey Jack cheese.
Prep: 25 min Cook: 20 min 6 (about 12-15 mushrooms) servings
Ingredients
15 large cremini or white button mushrooms
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion
1/4 cup finely diced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 oz small shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
4 oz imitation crab meat, flaked and finely chopped (optional, for authentic texture)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
2
Gently clean mushrooms with a damp cloth. Carefully remove stems and finely chop them. Set mushroom caps aside.
3
In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add finely diced onion, celery, and chopped mushroom stems. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
4
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5
Stir in the finely chopped shrimp (and imitation crab, if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes, just until the shrimp turn pink.
6
Remove the skillet from heat. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add panko breadcrumbs, softened cream cheese, chopped parsley, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice. Mix well until everything is combined.
7
Season the stuffing mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Ensure the flavors are balanced.
8
Spoon the seafood stuffing generously into each mushroom cap, mounding it slightly.
9
Arrange the stuffed mushrooms in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top of each mushroom.
10
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the mushrooms are tender. If desired, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes for a golden-brown top, watching carefully to prevent burning.
11
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Red Lobster-inspired appetizer!
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