Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Have you seen those beautiful Portobello mushrooms in the grocery store and walked by because you didn’t quite know what to do with them?  Well, now you know!  Try these the next time you want a fancy lunch or treat to share with someone special.

2 (5 oz) Portobello mushrooms
2 T of olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (6 oz.) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
5 t mayonnaise
1 sweet red pepper, halved and roasted
2 provolone cheese slices

Remove the stems from the mushrooms and discard.
Heat the broiler while preparing the stuffed mushrooms.
Spray a baking sheet with a non stick cooking spray.
Pour the oil into a small mixing bowl.
Whisk the garlic into the oil.
Brush the mushroom caps well with the oil mixture.
Place the prepared mushrooms on to the baking sheet.
Broil 6 inches from the heat for 5 minutes or until tender.
Remove the mushrooms from the broiler.
Place the crabmeat into a bowl.
Fold the mayonnaise into the crabmeat until well combined.
Place a red pepper half into each mushroom half.
Divide the crab mixture between the two mushrooms.
Lay a slice of cheese on top of each mushroom half.
Return to the broiler for 1 minutes or until the cheese has begun to melt.

Makes 2 servings

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