Tapas Champiñones Marinados (Marinated Mushrooms)

Tapas Champiñones Marinados are marinated garlic mushrooms that are a popular Spanish appetizer or snack. The mushrooms are cooked in olive oil, garlic, vinegar, herbs, and spices until tender and flavorful. The mushrooms can be served hot or cold, with bread, cheese, or other tapas. Tapas Champiñones Marinados are a simple and delicious way to enjoy the taste of Spain.

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spansih

Keyword: marinated mushrooms, tapas

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 26kcal

Equipment

Silicone Spatula

Ingredients

12-15 fresh baby bella mushrooms
1/2 red bell peppers
1 big clove of garlic
250 mL chicken or vegetable stock
1 Tbsp lemon juice
9 basil leaves
dash of dried thyme
1/4 tsp paprika to taste
1/2 tsp dried oregano
salt to taste (every broth has a different amount of salt)
1 Tbsp EVOO - the good stuff if you have some
2 tsp Vinegar de jerez (Sherry Vinegar)

Instructions

Clean and cut the mushrooms. If they small, you can leave them whole, if they are big slice them
Julienne the red peppers. (thin slices)
Place the broth in a pot and season with a little oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix and add the lemon juice, sherry vinegar, thyme, and a little olive oil. (This is a very flexible recipe)
Put the saucepan over medium heat, and leave for half an hour until it starts to boil.
Remove the pot from the heat, and place its contents in a bowl. Add mushrooms and peppers
Crush the garlic clove with the help of a mortar or garlic press
Add the crushed garlic clove and the basil leaves to the bowl with the broth.
Leave at room temperature, until the mixture cools. Then wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Taste again for salt and pepper.
Serve, as a side dish with crusty bread, or to level up a green salad

Notes

The mushrooms shrink up by 75%

You can also use the leftover marinade as a salad dressing or a dip for bread.

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