Lobster and Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Lobster and Crab Stuffed Mushrooms will melt in your mouth! Succulent lobster, crab, and melted cheese filling stuffed into deliciously baked mushroom caps.

If you love this recipe, try my Hot Crab, Spinach, and Artichoke Dip, Creamy Crab Spinach Toast Bites, and this Cheddar, Gouda, and Pimento Cheesy Potato Bake.

Fun Fact: Back in my college years, I used to work for a very popular seafood restaurant. Years later, I decided I wanted to recreate a few of my favorite appetizers from my time there. I ended up making one of my favorite apps for the Superbowl and they have been a hit ever since!

Stuffed Mushrooms enter the chat.

I started a tradition for New Year’s Eve where I prepare certain foods like my Slower Cooker Chicken and Dumplings, and these Stuffed Mushrooms made the cut. I visit my local seafood store to pick up fresh Maine lobster tails then grab my crab of choice to make this recipe. In addition, they are perfect for game day, and special occasions. Plus, I love their versatility, especially if you like incorporating different cheeses. Butter, cheese, and garlic are a must!

What You Will Need for Lobster and Crab Stuffed Mushrooms:

• Maine lobster tail: When it comes to lobster, Maine is my favorite. It’s tender and the succulent pieces are delicious in stuffed mushrooms.
• White Crab or Crab Slaw: I started off making stuffed mushrooms with canned white crab. You can also use canned crab claw or lump crab meat from the seafood section.
• Baby Bella Mushrooms: If you’ve been following me for a time then you know that I’m new to the mushroom fan club. These Baby Bellas are the perfect size to serve mushrooms as an appetizer.
• Garlic cloves: The more garlic the better. I may or may not put more garlic in my recipe than what’s listed on the ingredient list.
• Butter: Unsalted butter is the way to go since you will have seasoned panko bread crumbs in addition to other seasonings.
• Panko breadcrumbs: If you can find seasoned panko, that would be great! If not, you can always add your favorite seasoning(s) such as kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
• Mozzarella Cheese: Shredded mozzarella melts well and will be combined in the Stuffed Mushrooms mixture. In addition, you can top mushrooms with mozzarella and broil them for 2 to 3 minutes before taking them out of the oven. That will give you that nice cheese pull.
• Monterey and Colby Jack: I’ve been a fan of this cheese combo for a minute. You may find Monterey Jack or Colby Jack separate, and that’s OK, too!
• Boursin Cheese or Mayonnaise: I like adding one of these to stuffed mushrooms. Boursin has several flavors: Garlic & Herb, Shallot & Chive, just to name a few. Despite people having a love/hate relationship with mayo, you won’t know it’s there. I promise. It also serves as a thickener, and the recipe will still taste great, too!

The Herbs and Seasonings

• White Onion: Adding a small amount of onions packs a lot of flavor.
• Green Onions: Green onions might be my #1 pick in the onion family. Just chop some up to add to the filling mixture as well as use as garnish!
• Seasonings: If you don’t use seasoned panko, use paprika, cajun (or Old Bay) seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Fresh Parsley: I know people give parsley a hard time. It’s quick and always right there. Yes, people like to use it for garnish and in recipes. By the way, I’m people! However, when it comes to parsley, fresh is always best. However, if all you have is dried on hand, go for it! Over here, this is a judgment-free zone and a Parsley Fan Club!

What Cheese Goes Best with Stuffed Mushrooms?

It’s really a matter of preference. I like Monterey & Colby Jack blend and Mozzarella to name a few. You can go with Wisconsin Cheddar, Gruyere, Havarti, Goat Cheese, Feta, and Gouda cheese. I like to use a combination of 2-3 different cheeses as well. The cheesier the better. Trust me! Cheesy, buttery stuffed mushrooms are heavenly!

White Crab, Crab Claw, and Lump Crab

First off, White Lump Crab is great in stuffed mushrooms. In addition, deshelled crab legs or claws work great, too. For crab claw meat, it’s pinkish like deshelled snow crab legs. Unfortunately, I’ve found crab claw meat with tiny pieces of shells inside of the mixture. This may not be the case for all, but I wanted to give a disclaimer. Previously, I found a canned crab that I loved (similar to this one), but it has been so hard to find. The seafood section at your grocery store should carry one similar.

As for refrigerated Lump Crab, it works great, too, especially if you can grab it on sale. However, it can be pricey. If you are on a budget, you can opt for white crab in the can on the canned foods aisle (near the tuna). If you want to splurge, get the Lump Crab or Jumbo Lump Crab from the refrigerated seafood section. You only need about 5 ounces of crab each (if using two types = a total of 10 ounces) and about 8-10 ounces if using one type.

Tips and Recommendations

• For stuffed mushrooms, I don’t add stems to my mixture. Some like to chop the stems and use them as filling by sautéeing the stems in a pan with your favorite seasonings and then adding to the mixture.
• Mushroom Quantity – Overall, I like small to medium-sized mushroom caps. I ended up using more than a pound in my recipe.
• If you have a favorite cheese that you like, add it!
• Speaking of cheese, buying your cheese from a deli and using a box grater to shred the cheese will take your mushrooms to the next level.
• You can absolutely make this dairy-free by using vegan butter and your favorite plant-based shredded cheese.
• If you like Garlic Butter, I am obsessed with this brand that I found while on vacation. It’s by Drago’s which is one of my favorite restaurants to visit while in New Orleans. You can purchase the Butter Garlic Charbroiling sauce online. I like to brush my mushrooms with it before adding the seafood filling to the caps and also when they come out of the oven.

Other Seafood Recipes that We Love!

Peanut Coconut Curry Shrimp

Creamy Jalapeño Queso Shrimp Dip

Hot Crab Spinach Puffs

Creamy Crab and Spinach Toast Bites

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