Cajun Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms

Name: Cajun Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 24 oz cremini mushrooms, stems removed; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely diced; 1/4 cup celery, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 lb peeled raw shrimp, chopped; 1 tsp Cajun seasoning; 4 oz lump crabmeat, drained; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp green onion, sliced

Plump mushroom caps filled with Cajun-seasoned shrimp, crabmeat, and cream cheese baked until golden and bubbling.

40 minMediumServes 6240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

24 oz cremini mushrooms, stems removed
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup celery, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb peeled raw shrimp, chopped
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
4 oz lump crabmeat, drained
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp green onion, sliced

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a baking sheet.
2

Arrange 24 oz stems removed cremini mushrooms hollow-side up on the baking sheet.
3

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely diced celery, and 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 3 minutes.
4

Add 1/2 lb chopped peeled raw shrimp and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until pink and internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
5

Remove skillet from heat and mix in 4 oz drained lump crabmeat, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, and 2 tbsp sliced green onion.
6

Spoon seafood mixture into cremini mushrooms and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.

Questions

Can I make Cajun Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (2 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

Can I make Cajun Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Cajun Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Cajun Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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