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
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Gently pull out the mushroom stems and finely chop the stems. Set the mushroom caps aside.
- 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
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
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
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
Bake in the preheated oven until hot and juicy, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 129.85 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.28 g Low Source
- Carbs 12.41 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.33 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.8 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 38.39 mg Moderate
- Sodium 156.73 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.28 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.0 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.2 g Low Source
- Calcium 144.38 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.54 mg Low Source
- Potassium 31.63 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 66.07 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 13.05 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.29 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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