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Spanish Garlic Mushrooms (Champiñones al Ajillo)

Spanish garlic mushrooms is a classic tapa that's ready in 15 minutes. It's made with 4 ingredients and is naturally vegan. Serve with some toasted crusty bread for the ultimate tapas experience!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish
Servings: 4
Calories: 157kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb white button mushrooms
  • ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • cup parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Clean the mushrooms thoroughly, pat dry them with kitchen paper towel and slice them into quarters.
  • Heat the olive oil in a pan or a cats iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced garlic and cook for just a minute or two. Keep an eye so the garlic doesn't burn.
  • Add in the mushrooms and spread them evenly in the pan. Let them sear for 5 minutes, then stir, turn the heat up to medium high and saute for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms are brown and caramelized.
  • Finish with salt, lemon juice and chopped parsley.

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Notes

  • Serve Champiñones al Ajillo with some crusty bread as part of a tapas spread with pan con tomate, patatas bravas, blistered shishito peppers and gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp). 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To serve, heat a bit of olive oil in a pan and sauté the mushroom for a few minutes until heated through. 
  • If desired, you can add some smoked paprika to the mushrooms while sauteing. 

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg