Description
Sizzling Balsamic Garlic Grilled Mushroom Skewers showcase Mediterranean flavors dancing with earthy mushroom goodness. Succulent ingredients meld perfectly, offering an irresistible appetizer that delights grilling enthusiasts seeking bold, smoky sensations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) dried thyme)
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) salt
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) ground black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Craft a robust marinade by whisking balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a generously sized mixing vessel.
- Gently immerse whole mushrooms into the liquid mixture, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the aromatic blend.
- Allow mushrooms to absorb marinade flavors at ambient temperature for approximately 25 minutes, developing deep, complex taste profiles.
- Prepare grilling surface by heating to medium-high intensity, creating optimal charring conditions.
- While grill warms, submerge wooden skewers in water to prevent potential combustion during cooking process.
- Carefully thread marinated mushrooms onto prepared skewers, maintaining consistent spacing between each fungal morsel.
- Position skewers strategically across heated grill grates, maintaining moderate distance from direct flame.
- Rotate skewers periodically, brushing remaining marinade to enhance caramelization and moisture retention.
- Cook for roughly 2-4 minutes per side, monitoring mushrooms until they achieve tender texture and appealing golden-brown exterior.
- Remove skewers from heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for vibrant visual and flavor enhancement.
- Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Wooden skewers should be soaked in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning and potential fire hazards during grilling.
- Choose mushrooms with similar sizes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture across all skewers.
- Marinating time can be extended up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor absorption, but avoid marinating longer to prevent mushrooms from becoming too soggy.
- For vegetarian or vegan variations, use low-sodium tamari instead of traditional soy sauce to maintain the recipe’s umami profile while keeping it plant-based friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg