Spanish Garlic Mushrooms

Spanish Garlic Mushrooms – Champiñones al Ajillo

If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and delicious Spanish tapas recipe, Champiñones al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Mushrooms) is the perfect choice.

This classic tapas dish is served in bars and restaurants all over Spain, but it’s so simple to make at home in just 15 minutes.

🍄 About This Dish

Spanish garlic mushrooms are fresh button mushrooms sautéed in olive oil with lots of garlic, sherry, lemon juice, and parsley.

🧄 Health Benefits of Garlic Mushrooms

✅ Mushrooms are fat-free, low-calorie, low-sodium, and cholesterol-free. They’re packed with fibre, vitamins, and minerals, making them an excellent addition to any diet.

✅ Garlic has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. Studies suggest that eating fresh garlic regularly can:

• Boost your immune system

• Help lower high blood pressure

• Promote heart health

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🕒 Recipe Details

✅ Prep Time: 5 minutes
✅ Cook Time: 10 minutes
✅ Serves: 4

📝 Ingredients

• 10 large button mushrooms, quartered

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons dry sherry

• ¼ teaspoon Spanish paprika

• Ground black pepper and sea salt, to season

• ¼ – ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes (optional, to taste)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients:
   Quarter the mushrooms, chop the fresh parsley, and crush or finely mince the garlic cloves.

2. Cook the mushrooms:
   Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the quartered mushrooms and sauté for a few minutes until they begin to soften.

3. Add flavourings:
   Stir in the minced garlic, lemon juice, dry sherry, Spanish paprika, chilli flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and have released their juices.

4. Finish with parsley:
   Remove the pan from the heat. Add the chopped fresh parsley and stir through to combine.

🍽️ How to Serve Champiñones al Ajillo

✔️ Serve hot in small terracotta dishes as tapas
✔️ Enjoy as a side dish with grilled meats or fish
✔️ Serve with warm crusty bread to soak up the garlic-infused oil
✔️ Pair with a glass of dry sherry, crisp white wine, or cold beer

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