Crabmeat Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps Emeril Recipe For Chipotle

CRAB-STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F and coat a shallow baking pan with nonstick spray.
• Remove the stems from the portobello caps, dice them and add to a mixing bowl.
• Using a spoon, scrape the gills from the mushrooms, then brush the caps clean and arrange them on the prepared baking pan.
• Season each mushroom cap with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Add the crab, panko, onions, garlic, thyme and lemon juice to the chopped mushroom stems.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons of the shredded cheese and add the remainder to the crab mixture.
• Combine gently and season to taste with salt and pepper before stirring in the beaten egg.
• Divide the stuffing between the mushrooms and compress gently to form a slight mound.
• Bake until the crab mixture is set and light golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and top each mushroom with a portion of the remaining cheese and bake for an additional 2 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Serve with lemon wedges and a dash of hot sauce if desired.

CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, combine crabmeat, green onions, herbs, and pepper. Mix in mayonnaise and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese until well combined. Refrigerate filling until ready for use.
• Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp towel. Remove stems. Spoon out the gills and the base of the stem, making deep cups. Discard gills and stems. Fill the mushroom caps with rounded teaspoonfuls of filling, and place them in an ungreased shallow baking dish. Sprinkle tops with Parmesan and paprika.
• Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and serve immediately

STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM CAPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix crabmeat, Italian-style bread crumbs, panko, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg, milk, and butter in a bowl until thick yet pliable enough to shape. Divide and roll into 12 1-inch balls.
• Gently press the balls into the mushroom caps and press to spread into a rounded mound atop the mushroom.
• Bake in preheated oven until heated through and golden on top, about 30 minutes.

CRABMEAT STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM CAPS (EMERIL)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Peel the brown skin from the tops of the mushrooms to reveal the cream colored under skin.
• Toss the mushroom caps with the 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
• Place the caps on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet, stem-end up, and roast in the oven until well roasted and browned, about 35 to 40 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
• Set a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat and add the butter to the pan.
• Once the butter is melted, about 1 minute, add the onions and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour into the pan and stir to form a roux.
• Continue to cook the roux for 2 to 3 minutes before adding the milk.
• Bring the milk to a boil and reduce to a simmer, season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of white
• pepper and the nutmeg.
• Cook the bechamel sauce for 5 minutes before removing from the heat. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before folding in the crabmeat and cheese.
• Combine the bread crumbs with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
• Spoon 1/3 cup of the bechamel over each mushroom cap and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the bread crumb mixture over each stuffed mushroom.
• Place in the oven and roast until the bechamel is bubbling and lightly browned on the edges, about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

CRAB STUFFED PORTOBELLOS

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.

CRABMEAT STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM CAPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Peel the brown skin from the tops of the mushrooms to reveal the cream colored under skin. Toss the mushroom caps with the 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Place the caps on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet, stem-end up, and roast in the oven until well roasted and browned, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
• Set a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat and add the butter to the pan. Once the butter is melted, about 1 minute, add the onions and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the flour into the pan and stir to form a roux. Continue to cook the roux for 2 to 3 minutes before adding the milk. Bring the milk to a boil and reduce to a simmer, season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper and the nutmeg.
• Cook the bechamel sauce for 5 minutes before removing from the heat. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before folding in the crabmeat and cheese. Combine the bread crumbs with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
• Spoon 1/3 cup of the bechamel over each mushroom cap and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the bread crumb mixture over each stuffed mushroom. Place in the oven and roast until the bechamel is bubbling and lightly browned on the edges, about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

EMERIL'S CHILDHOOD FAVORITE: CRABMEAT-STUFFED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a large baking dish and set aside.
• Place the crabmeat in a large bowl and season with the Essence. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the parsley and the garlic, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Add the cooled vegetables to the crabmeat and toss to combine. Add the mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire and hot sauce and stir gently with a large wooden spoon. Add 1 cup of the cracker crumbs, the salt, and pepper, and stir gently, being careful not to break up the crabmeat.
• Mound about 2 tablespoons of the crabmeat stuffing into each shrimp, press gently to close, and place, stuffed sides up, in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of the flaky, buttery cracker crumbs over the stuffed shrimp and drizzle with the remaining melted butter. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
• While the shrimp are baking, heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the olive oil. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring continuously, for 1 minute. Add the kale and saute until the kale is just wilted, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place the kale on 4 plates. Remove the shrimp from the oven and divide among plates, on top of the kale. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

CRABMEAT STUFFED PORTABELLA MUSHROOM CAPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the mushroom caps with the 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the caps on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet, stem-end up, and roast in the oven until well roasted and browned, about 35 to 40 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
• Set a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat and add the butter to the pan.
• Once the butter is melted, about 1 minute, add the onions and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour into the pan and stir to form a roux. Continue to cook the roux for 2 to 3 minutes before adding the milk.
• Bring the milk to a boil and reduce to a simmer, season with salt and pepper.
• Cook the bechamel sauce for 5 minutes before removing from the heat.
• Allow the mixture to cool slightly before folding in the crabmeat and cheese.
• Combine the bread crumbs with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
• Spoon 1/3 cup of the bechamel over each mushroom cap and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the bread crumb mixture over each stuffed mushroom.
• Place in the oven and roast until the bechamel is bubbling and lightly browned on the edges, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

CRAB CAKE-STUFFED PORTOBELLOS

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.