Crab Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 4 portabella mushrooms
• 8 oz crab meat
• ½ cup panko bread crumbs, plus extra for garnish
• 2 tbsp fresh garlic, chopped
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped, for garnish
• 1 tbsp basil, chopped, for garnish
• olive oil cooking spray
• hot sauce

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
2. In a medium bowl, use a fork to shred the crab meat.
3. Add all ingredients except the mushrooms to the crab meat and mix well by hand.
4. Shape the crab mixture into balls, then gently press one into each mushroom cap.
5. Sprinkle additional breadcrumbs and lemon zest over the top.
6. Spray the olive oil cooking spray over the crumb topping to help it brown.
7. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, then increase heat to 475ºF for an additional 5 minutes, or until the tops are browned.
8. Remove from the oven and transfer to a plate. Garnish with parsley and basil, then drizzle your favorite hot sauce on top before serving.