Mushrooms With Lump Crab And Dry Sherry Cream Reduction Recipe 55

CRAB-STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler, setting the temperature on high. Set an oven rack in the middle of the oven (this will prevent the mushrooms from scorching under the broiler). Line a broiler-safe rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Use damp paper towels to gently wipe the mushrooms clean. Gently twist the stems off. Spray the mushrooms with olive oil on both sides. Broil in the middle of the oven until just tender, 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
• Transfer the crabmeat to a medium bowl, feeling through the meat to make sure no shell pieces remain. If using jumbo lump crabmeat (which comes in larger pieces than lump crabmeat), use a fork to break the lumps into smaller pieces.
• Add the remaining ingredients except for the paprika and mix well with a rubber spatula until fully combined.
• Spoon the crab mixture into the mushrooms, dividing it evenly. Each mushroom should hold about 2 tablespoons of filling. Pack the filling into the mushrooms and pile it high if needed. Sprinkle the stuffed mushrooms with paprika.
• Arrange the mushrooms, filling side up, back on the baking sheet (you might need to use a clean new sheet of foil). Lightly spray them with olive oil.
• Broil the mushrooms briefly, just until the filling is warm and golden, for about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

SHERRY CREAMED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Remove stems from mushrooms; cut stems into quarters; leave caps whole.
• In 12-inch skilllet over medium-high heat, melt butter; add mushroom caps and stems, scallions, and garlic; cook 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently until mushrooms are tender.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir sherry into flour to blend; stir in cream until smooth.
• Pour mixture into skillet; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low; stir in salt and pepper.
• Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.

MUSHROOMS IN CREAM SHERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F/190°C.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet and saute mushrooms until just cooked. Remove mushrooms with slotted spoon and set aside.
• In same pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add flour to make a roux. Stir for 1-2 minutes. Add cream and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper, sherry and just enough paprika to give a bit of pinkness to the sauce. Stir until heated through.
• Return mushrooms and any juice that has collected to the cream sauce. Pour into greased baking dish.
• Mix breadcrumbs with the melted butter and spread over the mushrooms.
• Bake until brown and hot, about 15-20 minutes.