Crab and Fontina Stuffed Mushrooms

Health score
2%
Crab and Fontina Stuffed Mushrooms
30 min.
8
113kcal

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Looking for a delicious and elegant appetizer that can be prepared in just 30 minutes? Look no further than these Crab and Fontina Stuffed Mushrooms! This mouthwatering recipe serves 8 and offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. With a caloric content of 113 kcal per serving, it's a light yet satisfying option for your next gathering.

These stuffed mushrooms are perfect as an antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer. The combination of fresh lump crabmeat and creamy fontina cheese creates a rich and savory filling that's hard to resist. The recipe also incorporates panko breadcrumbs, shallots, and a hint of lemon juice for added zest.

To prepare these delectable treats, simply broil the mushroom caps until golden brown, then combine the filling ingredients in a bowl. Once the mixture is cooled slightly, gently fold in the crabmeat, fontina cheese, and lemon juice. Finally, stuff the mushroom caps with the delicious filling and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

With a caloric breakdown of 25.92% protein, 50.08% fat, and 24% carbs, this recipe is a well-rounded choice for your next event. So why not impress your guests with these Crab and Fontina Stuffed Mushrooms? Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons sherry dry
  • 0.3 cup fontina shredded
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon freshly squeezed
  • 0.3 pound lump crab meat fresh
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • tablespoons panko bread crumbs 
  • medium shallots finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika sweet
  • tablespoons butter unsalted ()
  • 24 medium mushrooms white
  • 24 medium mushrooms white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to broil and arrange a rack in the middle. Line a large plate with paper towels; set aside.Coat a baking sheet with olive oil and place in the oven for 2 minutes.
  2. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and evenly arrange mushrooms, cap side down and 1 inch apart, on the baking sheet. Broil until the surface of the caps touching the baking sheet is golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from the oven and transfer mushrooms to the paper-towel-lined plate, browned side up, discarding any moisture collected inside the caps; set aside. Wipe the baking sheet dry with a paper towel; set aside.
  4. Place panko in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside. Wipe any crumbs from the pan with a paper towel.Reduce heat to medium, return the pan to heat, and melt butter until foaming.
  6. Add shallot, paprika, salt, and pepper and sauté, stirring occasionally, until shallot has softened, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add sherry and cook until the alcohol smell has dissipated, about 2 minutes.
  8. Add toasted panko and stir to combine.
  9. Remove mixture to a medium bowl and let cool slightly.Meanwhile, transfer mushrooms, cap side down and 1 inch apart, to the dried baking sheet.
  10. Add crabmeat, cheese, and lemon juice to the reserved shallot mixture and gently fold until evenly incorporated. Divide filling evenly among mushrooms. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories113kcal
Protein25.92%
Fat50.08%
Carbs24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.88
Glycemic Load
0.95
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
10.452608616456%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.03mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.11mg
Naringenin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:113.06kcal
5.65%
Fat:6.55g
10.07%
Saturated Fat:2.95g
18.42%
Carbohydrates:7.06g
2.35%
Net Carbohydrates:5.65g
2.05%
Sugar:2.75g
3.05%
Cholesterol:18.26mg
6.09%
Sodium:258.11mg
11.22%
Alcohol:0.39g
100%
Alcohol %:0.34%
100%
Protein:7.62g
15.25%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.52%
Copper:0.49mg
24.5%
Selenium:16.83µg
24.05%
Vitamin B12:1.41µg
23.46%
Vitamin B3:4.34mg
21.68%
Vitamin B5:1.72mg
17.24%
Phosphorus:148.31mg
14.83%
Potassium:400.64mg
11.45%
Zinc:1.63mg
10.87%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.9%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.87%
Folate:30.26µg
7.56%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.73%
Fiber:1.41g
5.64%
Magnesium:20.33mg
5.08%
Iron:0.91mg
5.03%
Vitamin C:3.75mg
4.55%
Calcium:42.31mg
4.23%
Vitamin A:190.6IU
3.81%
Vitamin E:0.4mg
2.65%
Vitamin D:0.29µg
1.95%
Vitamin K:1.9µg
1.81%
Source:Chow