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    Home >> Spanish

    Spanish Tapas - Mushrooms in Sherry Sauce

    Published: November 3, 2018 • Modified: May 30, 2022 • by Author: Analida • Word count:1290 words. • About 7 minutes to read this article.

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    Spanish style mushroom tapas in garlic and sherry sauce. | ethnicspoon.com

    Mushroom tapas are cooked to tender perfection with onions and garlic, and then served on a crusty bread.  Are you convinced yet?

     

    a white plate with toasted baguette and mushrooms, a bowl of mushrooms in the background

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    • Spanish Tapas Recipe - Mushrooms in Sherry Sauce

    Did you know that Pennsylvania is the mushroom capital of the US? Yes, apart from being the sultans of snow we are also apparently the monarchs of mushrooms!  Mushrooms are grown in former coal mines of Pennsylvania where the damp and dark environment provides an ideal condition for their growth. Mushrooms are rich in nutrients including zinc, B vitamins and folate among others. They are more nutritious eaten raw; nevertheless this is still a very healthy dish.

    Mushroom in other languages

    Just as a sideline, there are countless ways to say mushrooms in Spanish. In Spain they are called champiñones, in other Spanish speaking countries they are called setas. In Panama where I grew up they are called hongos! Out of all the names, hongos is the least appetizing, since it literally translates to "fungus." Now, who wants fungus tapas?

    An appetizer from Spain

    This Spanish appetizer comes from the Andalusian region of Spain.If you don't have sherry to make the sherry sauce, don't worry. I use port and you really can't tell the difference. I must warn you in advance, this dish takes a bit of patience. But believe me, it is certainly worth it. We love it so much at home that it has almost become a weekly Sunday tapas experience.The reason why it takes so long is the mushrooms and the onions need really cook down and absorb the liquid.

    Ways to enjoy this tapa

    Surprisingly enough, these mushrooms are also great cold. I am not kidding! I must say my husband disagrees with me on this one. It's definitely a healthy, vegetarian tapas dish. You can certainly make a meal out of these by using a larger piece of bread and pairing it with a salad. I like to use French bread for a tapas style serving and multi grain bread for a heartier portion.

    a black table with some mushrooms

    Top tips

    This one takes some time. You want the mushrooms to absorb the juices and the onions to really cook down.

    1. Enjoy it cold too!
    2. Make it a meal! Use a bigger slice of bread and pair it with a side salad.

    Visual step by step photos

    1. Melt the butter in a pan and add the onions. Stir fry them on low until the onions are very tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions.
    2. Add the garlic and stir it in until well integrated.
    3. Add the mushrooms, sherry or pot wine and cover. Stir the mushrooms occasionally, keep them covered and cook until they are completely soft.
    4. Once you see the mushrooms are completely soft notice the amount of liquid still remaining in the pan. If you push them aside and a pool of liquid forms in the middle you need to keep cooking uncovered until it is mostly evaporated.
    5. When you see that no pool of liquid forms and the mushrooms are now saucy and thick they are done.
    6. Toss on some finely chopped parsley, lemon juice and serve with some crusty bread. Enjoy!

    Collage of mushrooms cooking in a red pan with onions, sherry and garlic.

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    • How long can I store the leftover mushroom tapas? Once they have cooled you can store the mushrooms in airtight containers for 4-7 days.
    • Can I freeze the mushroom tapas after cooking? Yes, mushrooms freeze quite well and they first need to be cooled and then stored in an airtight container for up to 12 months. The best way is to use zip top freezer bags and expel as much air as possible.
    • How do I reheat the mushrooms tapas? If frozen, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator. Once thawed you can microwave them 1-2 minutes until hot and check them and stir every 30-45 seconds.
    • Do I have to use sherry to make this dish?  If you don't have sherry you can substitute any dry red or white wine in this dish.  Avoid sweet wines. Dry whites would include: Pino Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Pino Blanc or a dry Riesling.  Dry reds would include: Cabernet, Merlot, Tempranillo, Sangiovese or Cabernet Franc.

    If you want to bring the flavors of Spain to your home I have several great recipes to share with you.
    Prueba de cerdo is a classic tapas dish of thinly sliced marinated pork with Spanish paprika that is grilled fast and is so easy to make.
    Spanish chorizo in red wine sauce  is a great dish to pair with some tempranillo or rioja.
    Croquetas de jamón y pollo take a little bit of time but you will be rewarded with a delicious appetizer that is crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside.
    Empanadas are savory turnovers filled with meat or cheese. Most are fried but I like to cheat and bake mine using pre-made pie crust. I think this is a slightly healthier option than frying and is so easy.

    This recipe was adapted from Penelope Casas's book: Tapas: The Little Dishes of Spain

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    Spanish Tapas Recipe - Mushrooms in Sherry Sauce

    Here is a classic Spanish tapas dish for mushrooms in sherry sauce with garlic.  This is similar to champiñones al ajillo but with the addition of the sherry. Enjoy with a nice red wine and some crusty bread for dipping in the sauce.  

    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Spanish
    Keyword champinones, crostini, hongos, sautée, sherry sauce, tapas
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings: Change to adjust-> 6 servings
    Calories 63 kcal
    Author Analida Braeger

    Ingredients

    • 10 oz. button mushrooms sliced
    • 2 Tbsp. butter sweet butter or vegan butter
    • 1 onion small, diced
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • 3 Tbsp. sherry or port wine
    • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice fresh squeeze juice
    • 4 Tbsp. parsley chopped

    Salt and pepper to taste.

      Instructions

      1. In a non stick pan melt butter and add the onion. Stir fry on low until the onion is translucent and very tender. Do not brown the onions. This will help bring out the sweetness.
      2. Add the garlic and stir in until well integrated. 

      3. Add the mushrooms and sherry or port wine and cover. Stir occasionally and keep them covered. Cook slowly until all the mushrooms are completely soft. 

      4. Uncover the mushrooms and cook uncovered until all the liquid evaporates.
        You can push the mushrooms to the side and see if a pool of liquid forms. 

      5. Keep cooking until all the liquid is gone and the mushrooms are in a thick sauce. At this point no pool of liquid should form. 

      6. Add the fresh parsley, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
      7. Toast your baguette and serve warm.

      Recipe Notes

      1. This one takes some time. You want the mushrooms to absorb the juices and the onions to really cook down.
      2. Enjoy it cold too!
      3. Make it a meal! Use a bigger slice of bread and pair it with a side salad.

      Frequently Asked Questions:

      • How long can I store the leftover mushroom tapas? Once they have cooled you can store the mushrooms in airtight containers for 4-7 days.
      • Can I freeze the mushroom tapas after cooking? Yes, mushrooms freeze quite well and they first need to be cooled and then stored in an airtight container for up to 12 months. The best way is to use zip top freezer bags and expel as much air as possible.
      • How do I reheat the mushrooms tapas? If frozen, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator. Once thawed you can microwave them 1-2 minutes until hot and check them and stir every 30-45 seconds.
      • Do I have to use sherry to make this dish?  If you don't have sherry you can substitute any dry red or white wine in this dish.  Avoid sweet wines. Dry whites would include: Pino Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Pino Blanc or a dry Riesling.  Dry reds would include: Cabernet, Merlot, Tempranillo, Sangiovese or Cabernet Franc. 
      Nutrition Facts
      Spanish Tapas Recipe - Mushrooms in Sherry Sauce
      Amount Per Serving
      Calories 63 Calories from Fat 36
      % Daily Value*
      Fat 4g6%
      Saturated Fat 2g13%
      Cholesterol 10mg3%
      Sodium 44mg2%
      Potassium 231mg7%
      Carbohydrates 4g1%
      Fiber 1g4%
      Sugar 1g1%
      Protein 2g4%
      Vitamin A 955IU19%
      Vitamin C 16.6mg20%
      Calcium 18mg2%
      Iron 0.9mg5%
      * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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      Comments

      1. Joy | The Joyful Foodie

        April 22, 2015 at 1:01 am

        I've made mushrooms slow braised in wine, but using sherry or port just sounds so much sweeter and more flavorful! Love this idea. My mouth is literally watering. Pinned!

        Reply
        • Analida

          April 22, 2015 at 7:42 am

          Thanks Joy! It is one of my favorite appetizers. We also do pear wine sometimes which also adds a nice sweet taste. Thanks for commenting.

          Reply
      2. Brandyn Blaze

        April 22, 2015 at 9:19 am

        This looks amazing! Bookmarking to try later in the week!

        Glad I found you through the WIne'd Down Wednesday link-up!

        Reply
        • Analida

          April 22, 2015 at 12:25 pm

          Thanks Brandyn. These are awesome. One of my favorite appetizers. You could also make them and use them as a topping for pizza.

          Reply
      3. Christy

        April 24, 2015 at 6:05 pm

        I often cook my mushrooms in sherry and garlic, so delicious together! Thank you for sharing your version with Idea Box link party! Have a great weekend - Cheers, Christy

        Reply
        • Analida

          April 27, 2015 at 8:29 am

          Thanks Christy! 🙂

          Reply
      4. Joy @ Joy Love Food

        June 06, 2015 at 4:07 pm

        I'm a mushroom lover, but did not know that PA was the mushroom capital of the US, good to know! This preparation with sherry and garlic sounds delicious!

        Reply
        • Analida

          June 07, 2015 at 1:18 pm

          Thanks Joy!!!
          Try them out, they are so good!!!

          Reply
      5. Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog

        August 31, 2015 at 8:46 pm

        I love, love, LOVE mushrooms and sherry together - so amazing tasting <3

        Reply
        • Analida

          September 01, 2015 at 5:42 pm

          Thanks Sharon. It's one of my favorites too!!!

          Reply
      6. Laura @MotherWouldKnow

        September 01, 2015 at 11:15 am

        What a wonderful, classic recipe. I remember peering through my "old" New York Times and James Beard cookbooks and seeing recipes like this. I love cooking with sherry too - such a tasty addition.

        Reply
        • Analida

          September 01, 2015 at 5:43 pm

          Thanks Laura. I love sherry too.

          Reply
      7. Joybee

        September 01, 2015 at 1:33 pm

        Yum. I love tapas (I could eat them all day every day). I've never been to Spain, but I'm sure I would love the food. Mushrooms are a great ingredient they are inexpensive, healthy, and absorb the flavors they are cooked with. I can't wait to try this dish.

        Visiting from The Lou Lou Girls Fabulous Link Party

        Reply
        • Analida

          September 01, 2015 at 5:44 pm

          I love mushrooms too. They are so tasty. To think I never liked them in my younger days. Now, I can't get enough of them.

          Reply
      8. Elena

        September 01, 2015 at 9:54 pm

        Hongos! I love that! This looks delicious, you can't go wrong with mushrooms and sherry. Yum!

        Reply
        • Analida

          September 03, 2015 at 6:41 pm

          You got that right Elena. Mushrooms and sherry rock!!! 🙂

          Reply
      9. Michelle at A Dish of Daily Life

        September 10, 2015 at 1:15 pm

        I love mushrooms and can't wait to see your upcoming recipes! My youngest son is the only one that likes them in the house besides me so I make them as a treat for us sometimes. Funny that mushrooms are a treat, isn't it?! But it's nice, we don't even have to share! 🙂 Can't wait to try out your recipe!

        Reply
        • Analida

          September 11, 2015 at 9:32 am

          Thanks Michelle. Mushrooms are indeed a treat! Let me know how it turns out.

          Reply
      10. Denise Wright

        January 05, 2016 at 9:55 am

        I love mushrooms and sherry together. Not that I've ever made them but my sister in law's father has a delicious recipe that we eat on Thanksgiving. i can't wait to try this, then I won't have to wait until Thanksgiving.

        Reply
        • Analida

          January 05, 2016 at 3:43 pm

          Yeah! go ahead and make it, why wait until Thanksgiving? 🙂

          Reply
      11. Christie

        January 05, 2016 at 6:17 pm

        5 stars
        I'm a sucker for cooked mushrooms. Put them in sherry? Amazing! Yum!

        Reply
      12. Elaine Benoit

        November 06, 2018 at 8:35 am

        5 stars
        I love mushrooms and I didn't know that Pennsylvania is the mushroom capital of the US! FUN! Your tapas look delicious and easy, especially with the sherry sauce!

        Reply
      13. Aleta

        November 06, 2018 at 10:28 am

        5 stars
        Oh wow this recipe looks absolutely delicious! We have appetizers for dinner weekly and I can't wait to add this to the menu next time! My husband loves mushrooms, he will be very happy with this yummy recipe.

        Reply
      14. Lisa Huff

        November 07, 2018 at 8:15 am

        Ohhh love mushrooms! This would be great for Thanksgiving.

        Reply
      15. Dana

        November 07, 2018 at 8:46 am

        5 stars
        I did not know that about Pennsylvania! Next time I make mushrooms, I'll have to give this a try. I'm always looking for ways to make them more flavorful for my taste.

        Reply
      16. Nicoletta Sugarlovespices

        November 08, 2018 at 11:00 am

        5 stars
        Mushrooms are delicious! We love them and use them often. Never cooked with sherry before, it must add such a delightful, sweet flavor, together with the onions! So good on a piece of bread!

        Reply
      17. Amanda Mason

        November 10, 2018 at 6:02 pm

        5 stars
        Super informative post! I had no idea about Pennsylvania being the mushroom capital of the US. Fun! Who knew mushrooms were so versatile! And I love mushrooms!! I'm SO making this dish!

        Reply
        • Analida

          November 11, 2018 at 10:24 am

          Thanks Amanda!

          Reply
      18. Jyothi (Jo)

        November 11, 2018 at 7:54 am

        5 stars
        Anything with mushrooms I can't stay away and especially when mushrooms and sherry are together. I made mushroom marsala following my chicken marsala recipe and it was so good especially when I wanted to forego meat for a day. I'm going to try this recipe soon

        Reply
        • Analida

          November 11, 2018 at 10:25 am

          You can make a meal out this dish with some crusty bread!

          Reply
      19. Veronika's Kitchen

        November 11, 2018 at 2:11 pm

        5 stars
        My husband loooves mushrooms and always askes to make something with them) I think I am going to make this recipe for him next week!)

        Reply
      20. Tammy

        November 11, 2018 at 9:15 pm

        5 stars
        What a fabulous appetizer! These look so good and sound really delicious too ^_^

        Reply
      21. Carrie Ditton

        November 11, 2018 at 10:12 pm

        5 stars
        Mushrooms are my favorite! I have been looking for a new appetizer for Thanksgiving and this is it!

        Reply
      22. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life

        November 12, 2018 at 1:20 am

        My husband and I love mushrooms in pretty much everything, so I'm sure we'll love this! We're definitely going to have to give it a try in the not-too-distant future.

        Reply
      23. Jagruti Dhanecha

        November 12, 2018 at 3:23 am

        5 stars
        We love mushrooms but never cooked with sherry, must try the recipe this season. Thanks for sharing a wonderful recipe.

        Reply

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