Description
These Cajun Shrimp-Stuffed Mushrooms are a flavorful and cheesy appetizer that’s perfect for parties or gatherings. The combination of tender mushrooms, seasoned shrimp, and gooey cheese makes for a delicious bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms:
- 1 pound large white mushrooms, stems removed and cleaned
Shrimp Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp (peeled, deveined, and finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons green onions (chopped)
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus more for topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- nonstick cooking spray or additional oil for greasing the baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Cook the shrimp filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped shrimp, Cajun seasoning, garlic, bell pepper, and green onions. Cook for 3–4 minutes until shrimp is opaque and vegetables are softened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cooked shrimp mixture until fully combined.
- Fill the mushrooms: Spoon the filling generously into each mushroom cap and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Top each stuffed mushroom with a pinch of shredded mozzarella for the cheese pull effect.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly. For a golden top, broil for the last 1–2 minutes.
- Serve: Serve warm.
Notes
- Use smaller mushrooms for bite-sized appetizers or larger ones for a more filling option.
- You can substitute crab or cooked sausage for the shrimp if preferred.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for more or less heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mushroom
- Calories: 72
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
