Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Recipe

These Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms are gussied up with bacon, jalapeño, Monterey Jack cheese, and a lemon curry aioli.

PREP TIME

30 mins

COOK TIME

25 mins

SERVINGS

6

Ingredients

Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup crumbled bacon + 1 strip crumbled, for garnish
  • 2 Tbsp minced jalapeños
  • 6 medium portobello caps, destemmed
  • 1.25 cups freshly shredded Monterey Jack, divided
  • 1 lb lump crab meat
  • 1/2 cup panko
  • Olive oil, for brushing portobello
  • Garlic powder, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Thinly sliced jalapeños, for garnish
  • Lemon Curry Aioli

 

Lemon Curry Aioli

  • 2 cloves garlic, microplaned
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lemon, zested & juiced
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms on a wooden serving platter with a fresh portobello in the upper left of the shot

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:
Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

  1. Preheat grill to medium heat (about 350ºF to 400ºF).
  2. Destem mushrooms. Set aside stems for later. Brush caps with olive oil on all sides. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place caps crown side down then top each cap with 1/8 cup Monterey Jack. Set aside caps.
  3. Dice portobello stems then add to a large bowl along with mayonnaise, Worcestershire, Dijon, Old Bay, lemon juice, egg, 1/2 cup bacon, jalapeños, then remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Mix until well-combined. Fold in crab until well-integrated, then fold in panko in the same manner. Set aside.
  4. Grill crab cake side up for ~25 mins or until crab cakes are lightly browned and mushrooms are fully cooked through. Remove from grill and serve immediately topped with Lemon Curry Aioli, thinly sliced jalapeños, and bacon bits.

 

Lemon Curry Aioli

  1. Add all ingredients to small bowl. Whisk together until well-combined. Chill until ready to serve.

PAIRINGS:
Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Chardonnay (Oaked)

American Pale Ale

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