Spanish Tapas – Mushrooms in Sherry Sauce

Name: Mushrooms in Sherry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
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)

Published: November 3, 2018 • Modified: April 18, 2019 • by Author: Analida • Word count:930 words. • About 5 minutes to read this article.

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

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.

Say mushroom!

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?

This tapas dish comes from the Andalusian region of Spain.

If you don’t have sherry, 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.

Many ways to enjoy

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.

Top tips

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

Here are the step by steps tips to make this dish perfectly every time!
Step 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.
Step 2: Add the garlic and stir it in until well integrated.
Step 3: Add the mushrooms, sherry or pot wine and cover. Stir the mushrooms occasionally, keep them covered and cook until they are completely soft.
Step 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.
Step 5: When you see that no pool of liquid forms and the mushrooms are now saucy and thick they are done.
Step 6: Toss on some finely chopped parsley, lemon juice and serve with some crusty bread. Enjoy!

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

5 from 11 votes

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

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.
Add the garlic and stir in until well integrated.
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.
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.
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.
Add the fresh parsley, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
Toast your baguette and serve warm.

Recipe Notes

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

Nutrition Facts

Mushrooms in Sherry Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 63 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 10mg 3%

Sodium 44mg 2%

Potassium 231mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 1g

Protein 2g 4%

Vitamin A 19.1%

Vitamin C 20.1%

Calcium 1.8%

Iron 4.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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