This is a recipe for mushrooms that comes from Spain and that will please any mushroom lovers in your family.
It serves roughly six, and is good as a side dish or an entree as long as you adjust the size of the servings.
Fresh Mushrooms With Walnuts and Sherry Recipe
Ingredients:
Two Tbs butter
Two Tbs vegetable oil
Half a pound (3 cup) fresh mushrooms
half c. walnuts – finely chopped then toasted lightly
Two Tbs sherry or fortified wine
One tbsp lemon juice
one teaspoon finely grated orange/lemon peel
2 Tbs fresh parsley (chopped)
Salt
Directions:
In a large skillet mix the butter and oil and heat gently until blended.
Turn the flame up to medium/hot and put the mushrooms in the skillet, saute them gently until they are tender.
Now add the walnuts, sherry, lemon juice and citrus peel. Heat the mix for a minute or so, stirring well to guarantee the mushrooms are covered with the tasty mix.
Sprinkle with parsley and season with salt before serving.
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You can check the ingredients you are purchasing in person, and verify that you are using only the freshest produce, with all their nutrients and vitamins intact.
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