Name: Champiñones al Ajillo (Spanish - Appetizer )
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: Champiñones - 500 grams (500 grams); Garlic - 4 cloves (4 cloves); Olive oil - 3 tablespoons (3 tablespoons); White wine - 1/4 cup (1/4 cup); Salt - to taste (to taste); Parsley - for garnish (for garnish)

Champiñones al Ajillo

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Champiñones al Ajillo (Spanish - Appetizer) Recipe

Champiñones al Ajillo are sautéed mushrooms cooked with garlic, olive oil, and white wine. This simple yet delicious dish is often served as a tapa or as a side to accompany main courses.

Ingredients:

Champiñones - 1.1 pounds (500 grams)
Garlic - 4 cloves
Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
White wine - 60 ml (1/4 cup)
Salt - to taste
Parsley - for garnish

Instructions

Clean the champiñones by gently wiping them with a damp paper towel. Slice them.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced champiñones to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes until they start to brown. Stir occasionally.
Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the alcohol evaporates.
Season with salt to taste and stir well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
Remove from heat and transfer the champiñones al ajillo to a serving dish. Garnish with parsley.
Serve as a tapa or as a side dish. Enjoy!

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