Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMama Carolla'sPortabella Mushroom Recipe

Portabella Mushroom Recipe

Inspired by Mama Carolla's
Time50m
Serves4

stuffed with crab meat, black olives and ricotta, then topped with a delicious brandy cream sauce

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Ingredients

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For the Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

For the Brandy Cream Sauce

Method

Preparing the Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Mushrooms

    Clean the portabella mushrooms with a damp cloth and remove the stems. Gently scrape out the gills using a spoon to create more space for the stuffing.

  3. 3

    Make the Filling

    In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, chopped black olives, ricotta cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.

  4. 4

    Stuff the Mushrooms

    Spoon the crab filling into each portabella mushroom cap, pressing down gently to ensure the stuffing is packed in.

  5. 5

    Bake the Mushrooms

    Place the stuffed mushrooms on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is slightly golden.

Making the Brandy Cream Sauce

  1. 6

    Sauté Shallots

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped shallots and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 7

    Add Brandy

    Carefully pour in the brandy and allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off and the mixture to reduce slightly.

  3. 8

    Incorporate Cream

    Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for another 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Serving

  1. 9

    Plate the Dish

    Place the stuffed portabella mushrooms on a serving platter and drizzle the brandy cream sauce over the top.

  2. 10

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.

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