Sunday, June 15, 2008

Lobster and King Crab Stuffed Mushrooms



Here's a classy and delicious appetizer that is sure to be a hit at any dinner party. It combines the finest of the ocean with the earthiness of the mushrooms for a fantastic surf & turf combo.

What you'll need:

3/4 cup melted butter, divided

1 lb. of fresh mushrooms w/ stems removed.

1 cup crushed italian bread crumbs

1 cup shredded mozzerella cheese

1 large king crab leg (6-8 oz of meat)

1 pound lobster tail, cleaned and chopped

3 tablespoons minced garlic

Directions:

1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brush a large baking sheet with 1/4 of melted butter. Arrange mushroom caps in a single layer over the baking sheet.

2) Cook the king crab leg on a cookie sheet in shallow water (steams the meat) in the preheated oven for approximately 5 minutes, or as needed to warm. Use a pair of heavy kitchen shears to cut the meat from the shell.

2) In a medium bowl, mix together the crushed croutons, remaining 1/2 cup butter, shredded cheese, crabmeat, lobster and garlic. Spoon into mushroom caps.

3) Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned on top. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired and serve hot!!

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