Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms deliver 6g protein and 130 calories per serving, making them a low-calorie option for cutting phases or side plates. Yields 15 servings from quick stovetop prep, letting you batch-make appetizers that stay within your daily calorie envelope while adding volume to meals.
Ingredients
- •Mushrooms, White, Sliced
- •Crab, Lump(240g)
- •Bread Crumbs, Panko, Dry(120g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(80g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(80g)
- •Cream Cheese(80g)
Standard block cream cheese. Neufchatel (1/3 less fat) is a good swap.
- •Green Onion (Scallion)(80g)
- •Garlic
- •Parsley, Fresh(15g)
- •Oregano, Dried(1g)
- •1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1/8 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- •Olive oil(8g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (175°C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet with cooking oil spray.
- 2Wipe mushrooms clean with damp paper towel. Remove stems and scoop out gills. Discard.
- 3Arrange mushrooms on baking sheet. Lightly spray mushrooms with olive oil spray; set aside.
- 4In a large bowl combine crab meat, 1/3 cup Panko crumbs, parmesan, mayo, cream cheese, garlic, green onions, herbs, salt and pepper.
- 5Stuff each mushroom cap generously with the crab dip (about 1 - 1 /2 tablespoons per mushroom).
- 6Combine oil and remaining Panko crumbs until evenly coated. Sprinkle the panko mixture over the tops of the mushrooms.
- 7Bake for 18 minutes or until edges become golden, then broil (or grill) for a further 2 minutes until golden all over with crispy tops.
- 8Serve immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
130
calories
6g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 2.7g
- Sodium
- 254 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.6g
15 servings per batch · ~47g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Crab Stuffed Mushrooms have per serving?
Each serving delivers only 6g of protein and 130 calories, making this a low-protein appetizer option. With 8g fat and 7g carbs per serving, this works best as a starter rather than a macro-focused meal.
How long does Crab Stuffed Mushrooms take to prepare?
This is a quick prep recipe on the stovetop that yields 15 servings per batch. The high serving count makes it efficient for meal prep or preparing appetizers for multiple people at once.
Is Crab Stuffed Mushrooms good for fat loss?
At only 130 calories per serving, crab stuffed mushrooms are an excellent low-calorie appetizer for fat loss phases. However, pair this with a protein source since 6g protein per serving won't meaningfully contribute to daily macro targets on its own.
