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Setas a la Plancha

Spanish-style pan-seared mushrooms seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and fresh parsley - a simple, smoky tapa that pairs beautifully with crusty bread.

22 minEasyServes 4115 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb cremini or baby bella mushrooms, halved or thickly sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat 1 lb halved or thickly sliced cremini or baby bella mushrooms completely dry with paper towels. Moisture will prevent browning.

  2. 2

    Heat a large heavy skillet (cast iron is ideal) over high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil and swirl to coat.

  3. 3

    Add mushrooms in a single layer. Do not stir - let them sear undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until deeply golden on one side.

  4. 4

    Flip the mushrooms, then add 4 cloves thinly sliced garlic. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the garlic is golden.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat. Season with 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. Drizzle with 2 tsp sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar) and toss briefly.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a serving plate and scatter 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley over the top. Serve with 1 cut into wedges lemon for squeezing.

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Questions

What should Setas a la Plancha look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until deeply golden on one side. Step 4: cook until the mushrooms are tender and the garlic is golden.

Why pat it dry first in Setas a la Plancha?

Step 1 reads: "Pat 1 lb halved or thickly sliced cremini or baby bella mushrooms completely dry with paper towels." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 1 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

What can I use instead of smoked paprika in Setas a la Plancha?

The entry for Setas a la Plancha calls for 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

Is Setas a la Plancha low-carb?

A serving of Setas a la Plancha carries 0 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 0 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 0 percent.

How many carbs are in Setas a la Plancha?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 0 g of carbohydrate in about 115 calories, with 0 g protein and 13 g fat, plus 127 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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