Crab-Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Burgers

Ingredients: 

• Two (2) teaspoons chopped rosemary 
• Two (2) teaspoon chopped basil 
• Two (2) tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
• Four (4) Portobello mushroom caps with their stems removed 
• One half (1/2) pound diced lump crabmeat 
• Four (4) Hamburger Buns 
• One half (1/2) cup mayonnaise 
• One (1) Tablespoon of butter 
• One (1) lemon; juiced 

Preparation: 

1. Prepare a small bowl. Put together the oil, basil, vinegar and rosemary. Add mushrooms and place in a Ziploc bag. Close the bag and marinate the mushrooms for 15 minutes 
2. Take out the mushrooms from the marinade and set the latter aside. Grill the mushrooms on a cooking grate for 16 minutes. Turn once. Brush with marinade every once in a while. 
3. Mix the mayonnaise, lemon zest and lemon juice. Set aside 
4. Proceed to melt butter on a skillet. Heat the crabmeat in the butter and stir occasionally. 
5. Toast the buns then spread the mayonnaise mixture on the inside of the bun. Place the mushrooms with their cap sides up. Proceed to put crabmeat on the mushroom caps. Cover with the top half of the bun. 

This makes a good treat at barbecues and for lunch. It’s a healthier alternative to regular burgers and you and/or your family will be sure to enjoy it!

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