Description
These Creamy Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms are a delectable appetizer option that combines the earthy richness of mushrooms with a creamy shrimp filling and a golden, bubbly cheese topping. Perfect for parties or gatherings, these stuffed mushrooms are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
Stuffed Mushrooms:
- 20 large white mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Shrimp Filling:
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Clean and Prep Mushrooms: Clean mushrooms, remove stems, and chop them finely.
- Prepare Shrimp Filling: In a skillet, cook shrimp, garlic, onion, and mushroom stems until shrimp is pink. Let cool.
- Make Creamy Filling: Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley. Add shrimp mixture.
- Fill Mushrooms: Stuff mushroom caps with the creamy shrimp mixture and top with mozzarella.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until mushrooms are tender and cheese is golden.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider drizzling with lemon juice before serving.
- You can substitute crab meat or chopped lobster for the shrimp.
- These make a great make-ahead appetizer for parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Stuffed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed mushrooms
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
