Best 5 Crab Imperial Stuffed Portobellos Recipes

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Crab imperial stuffed portobellos is a dish that combines the rich, decadent flavors of crab imperial with the hearty, earthy texture of portobello mushrooms. Originating in the Chesapeake Bay region of the United States, crab imperial is a classic seafood dish consisting of crab meat, breadcrumbs, and a creamy sauce, often flavored with spices and herbs. When paired with large, meaty portobello mushrooms, this filling creates a satisfying and visually appealing meal that is perfect for special occasions or simply as a luxurious treat. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or one with a modern twist, there are many ways to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB-STUFFED PORTOBELLOS



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Fans of portobello mushrooms will want to make these delectable treats filled with a tasty blend of crabmeat, cheese and sweet red pepper again and again. -Pat Ford, Southampton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large portobello mushrooms
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
5 teaspoons mayonnaise
2 roasted sweet red pepper halves, drained
2 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Remove and discard stems from mushrooms. Place caps on a greased baking sheet. Combine oil and garlic; brush over mushrooms. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes or until tender. , In a small bowl, combine crab and mayonnaise. Place a red pepper half on each mushroom; top with crab mixture. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Top with cheese; broil 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 30g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 1014mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CRAB CAKE-STUFFED PORTOBELLOS



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Served as an hors d'oeuvre or a light main dish, these stuffed mushrooms are pretty and delicious. Canned crabmeat becomes absolutely elegant. -Jennifer Coduto, Kent, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large portobello mushrooms
3/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Remove stems from mushrooms (discard or save for another use); set caps aside. In a small skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, egg, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup cheese and seafood seasoning. Gently stir in crab and onion., Spoon 1/2 cup crab mixture into each mushroom cap; drizzle with remaining oil. Sprinkle with paprika and remaining cheese. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.

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CRAB STUFFED PORTOBELLOS AND CITRUS-MUSTARD DRESSED GREENS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
4 large portobello mushroom caps, wiped with damp cloth
Grill seasoning blend (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
2 tablespoons butter, plus 1 tablespoon cut into small dice
1 bay leaf
2 ribs celery from heart of stalk
1 small onion, chopped
1 small red pepper, seeded and chopped
Salt and pepper
2 teaspoons crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay) or 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning plus 1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons hot sauce, eyeball it
6 ounces lump crabmeat, available in fresh seafood section of market in 6 ounce tubs
3 slices white bread, toasted
1 cup chicken stock
A handful chopped parsley leaves
1 bag, 8 ounces, mixed baby greens, any brand or variety
1 rounded tablespoon lemon curd, available near jams and jellies
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, eyeball it
2 teaspoons Dijon style mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pour extra-virgin olive oil into a small dish. Using a pastry brush, coat mushroom caps with oil. Grill 10 minutes, until tender and season with grill seasoning blend.
  • Meanwhile, preheat a medium skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add remaining extra-virgin olive oil to pan -- left from brushing mushroom caps -- to skillet and combine with 2 tablespoons butter. Melt butter into oil and add bay leaf and chopped vegetables, season with salt and pepper and crab boil seasoning or, poultry seasoning and paprika. Saute until vegetables are tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add hot sauce to vegetables. Run your fingers through the crab to make sure there are no pieces of shell in the meat. Break up crabmeat with fingertips and mix into veggies. Butter toasted bread with remaining 1 tablespoon of diced butter. Add toast to veggies and moisten stuffing with chicken stock. Adjust seasonings. Top cooked portobello caps with stuffing. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve along side greens.
  • Pour lettuce into a bowl. In a smaller bowl, combine lemon curd with vinegar and mustard using a whisk. Whisk in oil in a slow stream and season dressing with salt and pepper, to your taste.

CRAB STUFFED PORTOBELLOS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 pound large portobello mushrooms, gills removed, stems removed and stems diced
2 scallions, sliced
4 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
Himalayan pink salt
Ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of the coconut oil. Once heated, add the portobello stems and sliced scallions and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Fold in the crabmeat, Creole seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Brush the mushroom caps with the last tablespoon of coconut oil. Stuff the caps with the crab filling and put into the oven to roast for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the mushrooms from the oven and top with the Parmesan. Put back into the oven and continue cooking until the cheese has melted, another 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and cut as desired for serving.

PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS TOPPED WITH CRAB IMPERIAL A LA JOHN SHIELDS



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A personal favorite! This is very close to the appetizer served at John Shields' restaurant at the Baltimore Museum of Art called "Gertrude's," which started me on this chase. Some people say everything is better with bacon; I say everything is better with dry sherry! At Gertrude's, John Shields further reduces the butter/sherry liquid to create a thick pool on the plate on which to place the stuffed mushrooms; if you prefer to do that, use 4 tablespoons butter to saute the bell peppers and chopped mushrooms. And if the only crabmeat you can get is the pasteurized canned crabmeat, this recipe gives you your best shot at making it taste GOOD. From "Chesapeake Bay Cooking with John Shields". Note: In Maryland, crab-stuffed mushrooms can resemble a crab cake sitting atop a mushroom cap "plate"; do not picture a mushroom cap with scant filling, that's not our style. You do not want the taste of the portabello mushrooms to overwhelm the crab.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Crab

Time 57m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 tablespoons butter (3/4 stick)
4 portabella mushrooms, 4-inch diameter (or 16-20 medium mushrooms, stemmed)
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoons green bell peppers, diced
2 tablespoons red bell peppers, diced (or 2 tablespoons pimento)
1/2 cup mushroom, chopped
3/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon capers, drained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 pinch paprika
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • SAUTE MUSHROOMS:.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet large enough to hold your mushrooms at one time. Saute the mushroom caps for 5 minutes, or until barely tender.
  • Pour in the sherry, turn up the heat, and reduce the liquid by half.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Meanwhile line a baking/broiling tray with aluminum foil. Place the mushroom caps on the tray, reserving the butter/sherry liquid in the skillet.
  • MAKE CRAB MIXTURE:.
  • Saute the bell peppers and mushrooms in the reserved butter/sherry liquid until soft. Set aside.
  • Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire, Tabasco, capers, pepper, and Chesapeake seasoning in a small bowl and mix well. Add the sauteed peppers and mushrooms.
  • Place the crabmeat in a mixing bowl and pour the seasoned mayonnaise mixture over it. Toss gently.
  • Spoon the crabmeat mixture on top of the mushroom caps (already on the aluminum-foil-lined trays).
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • MAKE IMPERIAL TOPPING:.
  • Meanwhile, combine all Imperial Topping ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Spoon the topping evenly over each mound of crabmeat.
  • Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until nicely browned. (If broiler is unavailable, brown the top in the oven. It will take a bit longer.).
  • Serve immediately. Serves 4.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545, Fat 40.1, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 197.9, Sodium 1177.8, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 6.1, Protein 29.8

Tips:

  • Choose large portobello mushrooms with intact stems for easy stuffing.
  • Remove and finely chop the mushroom gills for a better texture in the stuffing.
  • Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. If using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
  • Add panko breadcrumbs to the stuffing mixture to help absorb moisture and create a crispy crust.
  • Season the stuffing generously with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.
  • Stuff the portobello mushrooms loosely so that they don't burst while baking.
  • Bake the stuffed portobellos at a high temperature (400°F) for a short time (15-20 minutes) to prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Serve the stuffed portobellos immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Crab imperial stuffed portobellos are a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With their rich and flavorful crab stuffing, crispy breadcrumb topping, and tender portobello mushrooms, these stuffed portobellos are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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