Infuse elegance into your appetizer game with this recipe for *Marinated Mushrooms with Shallots and Thyme*. These tender button mushrooms are gently simmered in a tangy marinade of white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh herbs like thyme and bay leaf, creating a flavor-packed dish that's both rustic and refined. Delicately sliced shallots and crushed garlic add a savory depth, while whole black peppercorns provide a subtle hint of spice. Perfect as a chilled appetizer, antipasto platter addition, or a topping for salads, these marinated mushrooms are a breeze to prepare, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time. Refrigerate overnight to let the vibrant flavors meld beautifully, and serve them as a sophisticated, make-ahead dish that's sure to impress.
Clean the mushrooms by gently wiping them with a damp paper towel or rinsing them briefly under cold water. Pat dry with a kitchen towel and trim the stems if necessary.
Peel and thinly slice the shallots, then peel and lightly crush the garlic cloves.
In a medium saucepan, combine the olive oil, white wine vinegar, water, sliced shallots, crushed garlic, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, salt, and black peppercorns.
Heat the mixture over medium heat until it starts to gently simmer.
Add the mushrooms to the saucepan and stir to coat them evenly in the marinade.
Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook the mushrooms for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and have absorbed the marinadeβs flavors.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mushrooms cool to room temperature in the marinade.
Transfer the mushrooms and marinade to a glass container or jar. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
Serve the marinated mushrooms chilled or at room temperature as an appetizer, side dish, or salad topping.
Calories |
645 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 57.5 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2407 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1731 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.