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Cayenne Shrimp-Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Cayenne Shrimp-Stuffed Mushroom Caps deliver a creamy, pepper-kissed filling nestled in tender mushroom caps, crowned with juicy shrimp and a crunchy breadcrumb finish. The gentle heat of cayenne balances rich cream cheese and garlic for a bold, satisfying bite. Serve as a standout appetizer for dinner parties, game days, or festive gatherings.

  • Prep40 mins
  • Cook25 mins
  • Serves16
  • DifficultyMedium
Cayenne Shrimp-Stuffed Mushroom Caps
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Gently pull out the mushroom stems and finely chop the stems. Set the mushroom caps aside.

  3. 3

    Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mushroom stems and the garlic. Cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

  4. 4

    Mix the cream cheese, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt in a bowl. Stir in the cooked mushroom stem mixture, leaving the butter in the skillet.

  5. 5

    Set the skillet back over medium heat and add the shrimp. Cook, stirring, until the shrimp are just opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

  6. 6

    Pour the bread crumbs into a shallow bowl. Fill each mushroom cap with the cream cheese mixture and press the mushroom, cream cheese-side down, into the bread crumbs to coat the top. Place a cooked shrimp on top of each filled mushroom and set them in a baking pan.

  7. 7

    Bake in the preheated oven until hot and juicy, about 20 minutes.