PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS TOPPED WITH CRAB IMPERIAL A LA JOHN SHIELDS
A personal favorite! This is very close to the appetizer served at John Shields' restaurant at the Baltimore Museum of Art called "Gertrude's," which started me on this chase. Some people say everything is better with bacon; I say everything is better with dry sherry! At Gertrude's, John Shields further reduces the butter/sherry liquid to create a thick pool on the plate on which to place the stuffed mushrooms; if you prefer to do that, use 4 tablespoons butter to saute the bell peppers and chopped mushrooms. And if the only crabmeat you can get is the pasteurized canned crabmeat, this recipe gives you your best shot at making it taste GOOD. From "Chesapeake Bay Cooking with John Shields". Note: In Maryland, crab-stuffed mushrooms can resemble a crab cake sitting atop a mushroom cap "plate"; do not picture a mushroom cap with scant filling, that's not our style. You do not want the taste of the portabello mushrooms to overwhelm the crab.
Provided by KateL
Categories Crab
Time 57m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- SAUTE MUSHROOMS:.
- Melt the butter in a skillet large enough to hold your mushrooms at one time. Saute the mushroom caps for 5 minutes, or until barely tender.
- Pour in the sherry, turn up the heat, and reduce the liquid by half.
- Remove from the heat and let cool.
- Meanwhile line a baking/broiling tray with aluminum foil. Place the mushroom caps on the tray, reserving the butter/sherry liquid in the skillet.
- MAKE CRAB MIXTURE:.
- Saute the bell peppers and mushrooms in the reserved butter/sherry liquid until soft. Set aside.
- Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire, Tabasco, capers, pepper, and Chesapeake seasoning in a small bowl and mix well. Add the sauteed peppers and mushrooms.
- Place the crabmeat in a mixing bowl and pour the seasoned mayonnaise mixture over it. Toss gently.
- Spoon the crabmeat mixture on top of the mushroom caps (already on the aluminum-foil-lined trays).
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes.
- MAKE IMPERIAL TOPPING:.
- Meanwhile, combine all Imperial Topping ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Spoon the topping evenly over each mound of crabmeat.
- Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until nicely browned. (If broiler is unavailable, brown the top in the oven. It will take a bit longer.).
- Serve immediately. Serves 4.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545, Fat 40.1, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 197.9, Sodium 1177.8, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 6.1, Protein 29.8
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BLANCO MENDOZA
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. ? It's a great dish for a party or a special occasion. ?
Parth Saud
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat mushrooms. ? My kids loved the crab imperial, and they didn't even notice the mushrooms. ?
M ilyas Khan
[email protected]I'm not a fan of mushrooms, but I loved this dish! ? The crab imperial was so flavorful that it made me forget all about the mushrooms. ?
Hafiz Abdullah
[email protected]I'm allergic to crab, so I used shrimp instead. ? The recipe still turned out great! ?
Jared Woodard
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. ? The crab imperial is so rich and flavorful, and the mushrooms are the perfect accompaniment. ?
Ingo Joshua
[email protected]I had some trouble finding jumbo portabella mushrooms, but I was able to use regular-sized mushrooms instead. ? The recipe still turned out great! ?
adewale james
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be tailored to your own taste. ? You can add more or less Old Bay seasoning, depending on how spicy you like it. You can also use different types of crab meat, such as blue crab or Dungeness crab. ?
Jokis Jokis
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and each time it's turned out perfectly. ? It's a great recipe for beginners, and it's also a great way to impress your friends and family. ????
Jessie Voris
[email protected]I'm not a huge mushroom fan, but I really enjoyed this dish. ? The crab imperial was so flavorful that it made me forget all about the mushrooms. ?
Kobusingye Jeanfer
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover crab. ? If you have some crab meat left over from another meal, this is the perfect way to use it up. ?
Moonga Beenza Mazuba
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. ?️ The crab imperial is fancy enough for a party, but it's also easy enough to make on a busy weeknight. ?
Tay Ferguson
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. ? The crab imperial comes together quickly, and the mushrooms can be roasted while you're preparing the filling. ?
Hasnain Mi
[email protected]This recipe is definitely a winner! ? The crab imperial was incredibly flavorful, and the mushrooms were cooked to perfection. ??
Zubair Abid2002
[email protected]I've been making this dish for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. ? The crab imperial is so rich and creamy, and the mushrooms are a great way to add some extra flavor and texture. ?
Kiran Tmg
[email protected]I was skeptical at first, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe! ? The crab imperial was creamy and flavorful, and the mushrooms were the perfect vessel for it. ??
Debbie
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook crab, and this recipe definitely fits the bill! ? The crab imperial was flavorful and decadent, and the portabella mushrooms added a nice touch of umami. ?
Nuru Islam
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! ??? I've made it twice now, and it's been a hit both times. ? The crab imperial is so easy to make, and the mushrooms are a delicious and healthy way to serve it. ?
Jareth Aguilar
[email protected]I'm not usually a seafood lover, but I have to say, this dish changed my mind. ? The crab imperial filling was rich and creamy, and the portabella mushrooms were the perfect earthy complement. ?
Blu Won
[email protected]??? Oh crab, these Portabella Mushrooms Topped with Crab Imperial are the bomb! ?????