Ingredients and Weight:
- 8 oz fresh white mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed
- 4 oz cooked crab meat, flaked
- 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp light cream or milk
- 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper, or as per taste preference
- 1 beaten egg for sealing
- Breadcrumbs or crumbled cooked bacon for topping (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 30 minutes
- Total: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
[Level 3] - Moderate. Requires basic cooking skills and attention to details.
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Take each mushroom and gently stuff the inside with crab meat.
- Mix the melted butter, beaten egg, cream, green onions, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- Spoon this mixture over the stuffed mushrooms and place them on a baking dish.
- Optionally, top with breadcrumbs or crumbled bacon for added flavor and texture.
- Bake for about 20-30 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender and the topping is golden brown.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings)
- Calories: Approximately 150-200 depending on the amount of topping used.
- Fat: 8-12g
- Carbohydrates: 15-20g (excluding breadcrumbs or bacon topping)
- Protein: 8-12g
Dish Characteristics:
- A unique fusion of seafood and mushroom flavors, perfect for seafood lovers.
- The dish offers a combination of soft mushroom texture with the rich flavor of crab meat.
- It's a great dish for special occasions or as a side to a main course.
User Comments:
- "The flavors were amazing! The crab meat and mushrooms were a perfect match." - John Doe
- "I loved the simplicity of this dish. It was easy to make and still turned out delicious." - Jane Smith
- "The topping added a great crunchy element to the dish. It was my favorite part!" - Alice Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Ensure the crab meat is fresh and of good quality to enhance the flavor of the dish.
- Do not overstuff the mushrooms as they may burst during baking.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal taste preferences. Salt and pepper are optional based on the freshness of the ingredients used.
