30 minutes
A simple yet flavorful Spanish tapas dish featuring button mushrooms sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and a touch of lemon or white wine.
Button Mushrooms, Cleaned and cut into halves or quarters
0 lb
Garlic Clove, Chopped or sliced
each
Red Pepper Flakes, Optional
teaspoons
to taste
to taste
Lemon Juice, Optional
tablespoons
Dry White Wine, Optional
cups
Flat Leaf Parsley, Chopped
tablespoons
1. Prepare the Mushrooms
Wipe the button mushrooms clean, trim any tough stems, rinse briefly if needed, and then cut them into halves or quarters depending on their size.
2. Heat the Olive Oil
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
3. Sauté the Mushrooms and Garlic
Add the mushrooms and garlic to the skillet. If you like a bit of heat, add the red pepper flakes at this stage. Sauté the mushrooms and garlic together, stirring frequently.
4. Season the Mushrooms
Season with a good pinch of salt and pepper to bring out their natural flavors.
5. Add Lemon Juice or Wine
After about 5-7 minutes, when the mushrooms appear glossy and have started to release their liquid, add either the fresh lemon juice or dry white wine. Lower the heat to medium and let the mushrooms cook for another 10-15 minutes.
6. Finish with Parsley
Stir in the chopped flat-leaf parsley just before serving. Serve the garlic-sautéed mushrooms hot, ideally with crusty bread.
Replace mushrooms with shrimp and follow the same process. Finish with a sprinkle of smoked paprika for a Spanish touch.
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A variety of vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers, or asparagus can be used in place of mushrooms.
Use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil to enhance the flavors of garlic and mushrooms in your dish.
Sauté mushrooms in batches if necessary to ensure they brown nicely and don't become rubbery.
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Serve the mushrooms hot with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic-infused oil.
Clean mushrooms by gently wiping them with a damp cloth to avoid them becoming soggy during sautéing.
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