Mushrooms with Garlic and White Wine Recipe - Setas con Ajo y Vino Blanco

Mushrooms with Garlic and White Wine Recipe - Setas con Ajo y Vino Blanco

"Setas" or mushrooms are very popular in Spain. Many people drive or walk out to the countryside and spend the day picking them, especially after an autumn rain. The Autumn is a great time for mushrooms and this dish is easy and quite delicious served with bread as a "tapa," as an accompaniment to a beef, lamb or pork roast, steak or chops. This Autumn I though I should share this wonderful dish with my friends...

Preparation Time :  5 minutes
Cooking Time      :  15 minutes
Difficulty              :  Very Easy
Serves                  :   4

Ingredients :

12-14 large Mushrooms, such cremini or white mushrooms (you can even use Large Button Mushrooms in case you can't find any other variety)

3 large cloves of Garlic

4-6 tablespoon Virgin Olive Oil

3/4 cup (177 ml) Dry White Wine

Salt to taste

Method :

  1) Place fresh mushrooms in a colander and place under running cold water to remove any dirt. Trim the stems. Slice.

  2) Peel the garlic cloves and mince.

  3) Place large open frying pan over medium heat and pour in 4-6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

  4) When hot, add minced garlic. Before garlic browns, add sliced mushrooms and saute for 2-3 minutes, stirring to coat mushrooms with oil, and mix with garlic.

  5) Pour in white wine and stir.

  6) Continue to cook another 5 minutes or so. Mushrooms will shrink and darken.

  7) Add salt to taste.

  8) Remove and serve immediately with a fresh baguette.