Description
Zesty Marinated Mushrooms bring Mediterranean charm to appetizer tables with simple ingredients. Fresh herbs and tangy vinegar create a delightful flavor profile you’ll crave at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) fresh mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed
Main Marinade Components:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Spice:
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Gently cleanse whole mushrooms using a soft, slightly moistened cloth, carefully removing any dirt or debris while preserving their delicate structure.
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking together fragrant olive oil, tangy white vinegar, freshly crushed garlic, finely chopped parsley, crumbled dried oregano, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper, optionally adding a sprinkle of fiery red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
- Carefully fold the prepared mushrooms into the aromatic marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly and evenly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Securely cover the marinating mushrooms and transfer to the refrigerator, allowing them to steep and absorb the complex flavors for a minimum of two hours, though overnight marination will yield the most intense taste profile.
- Prior to serving, remove the mushrooms from the refrigerator and permit them to gradually warm to room temperature, gently redistributing the marinade to reinvigorate their glossy appearance and maximize flavor absorption.
- Transfer the marinated mushrooms to an elegant serving dish, allowing the herbs and oils to glisten and showcase the dish’s rustic, Mediterranean-inspired charm.
Notes
- Select firm, fresh mushrooms with no bruises or soft spots for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Choose white button or cremini mushrooms as they hold marinades exceptionally well without losing their delicate structure.
- Consider blanching mushrooms briefly in boiling water before marinating to improve their ability to soak up the marinade and create a more tender bite.
- Customize the marinade by experimenting with different herbs like thyme or rosemary, or swap white vinegar with balsamic for a richer, more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 177
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 119 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg