Champiñones al Ajillo

Name: Champiñones al Ajillo
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 lb cremini or white button mushrooms, quartered; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 dried red chili or pinch of red pepper flakes, crumbled; 1/4 cup dry white wine or dry sherry; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Tender mushrooms sautéed in generous olive oil with sliced garlic, a hit of white wine, and fresh parsley - a staple Spanish tapas that comes together in under 15 minutes.

18 minEasyServes 4130 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb cremini or white button mushrooms, quartered
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 dried red chili or pinch of red pepper flakes, crumbled
1/4 cup dry white wine or dry sherry
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Add 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 crumbled dried red chili or pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to turn golden.
3

Add 1 lb quartered cremini or white button mushrooms in a single layer. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Cook without stirring for 2 to 3 minutes until the mushrooms start to brown on the bottom.
4

Toss and cook for another 3 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and golden.
5

Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine or dry sherry and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until the wine reduces and the pan is nearly dry.
6

Remove from heat. Add 2 tsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley. Toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Champiñones al Ajillo keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Champiñones al Ajillo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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