Description
These Cajun Shrimp-Stuffed Mushrooms with Cheese Pull are a flavorful and indulgent appetizer that will impress your guests. Savory mushrooms filled with a creamy shrimp mixture and topped with gooey cheese, these bites are perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms:
- 20 large white or cremini mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped
Shrimp Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Mixture:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 375°F. Clean the mushroom caps and place them cavity-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté mushroom stems, garlic, red bell pepper, and green onions. Add shrimp, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp is opaque. Let cool.
- Make the shrimp mixture: Combine shrimp mixture with cream cheese, half of the mozzarella, and Parmesan. Spoon into mushroom caps.
- Bake: Top with remaining mozzarella. Bake for 15–18 minutes until mushrooms are tender and cheese is melted. Broil for a golden cheese pull. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can prep the filling ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before stuffing.
- For extra spice, add cayenne or hot sauce.
- These make perfect appetizers for game day or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mushrooms
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
