This is a recipe for marinated mushrooms. Mushrooms are simply marinated in orange juice, orange zest, shallots and thyme. A beautiful and flavorful mushroom appetizer recipe for your next party.
This week Google will be inundated with recipe searches for every kind of snack food imaginable, dips, salsas, wings, sliders …all of those delicious foods that will fill our party tables and define watching the Super Bowl.
This probably isn’t one of those. I wouldn’t take this to friends house next Sunday and set it between that big plate of cheesy nachos and the platter of sliders and wings. You’d probably end up taking the whole untouched bowl home with you after the game. Actually, I don’t think I’d even eat any, if those other things were offered.
But, I wouldn’t hesitate to serve this next time you’re having friends over for dinner. It worked very nicely last night sitting between a bowl of assorted olives and a plate of mild cheeses and crackers. Creamy Amadeus and Lemon Stilton to be more specific.
My friend Kathy served this years ago when we were invited to their house for dinner. I’m just now giving it a try and will add it to my database as a fresh and delicious addition to my appetizer collection. For your convenience, this post contains affiliate links.
The recipe calls for small mushrooms and a marinade time of at least one hour. I used baby bellas because the selection of white mushrooms were quite large in size. I also let it marinade in the refrigerator about eight hours. Citrusy and savory, let’s take a look.
This recipe comes from our Colorado Junior League Cookbooks.
Recipe for Marinated Mushrooms
I hope you give this marinated mushrooms recipe a try. And if you do, please come back and give the recipe a star rating. And leave a comment about your experience with the recipe.
And if you have a favorite marinated mushroom recipe, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.
More Mushroom Recipes:
- 3 Tablespoons shallots minced
- 1/4 Cup orange juice fresh
- 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 t. fresh chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 Cups mushrooms small button
- Clean mushrooms. In a bowl combine all ingredients and toss to coat well. Season with freshly ground pepper. Chill, covered, for 1 hour or longer stirring occasionally..
Marinated Mushrooms …It’s what’s for a Tasty Appetizer.
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Vickie says
January 29, 2012 at 8:36 pmYum! Orange thyme marinated mushrooms sound super tasty! I really love food like this and would pick it any day over nachos and sliders (but I’d have to side it with a couple of those spicy wings). 🙂
LOVE that photo.
Lea Ann says
January 30, 2012 at 5:40 pmI’ve been craving wings so bad lately. Too lazy to make them. 🙂
Karen Harris says
January 30, 2012 at 5:46 amLovely recipe Lea Ann. I would certainly nibble these on Super Bowl Sunday or any other time I got the chance, but I agree that they might be more appreciated for an Oscar party.
Lea Ann says
January 30, 2012 at 5:38 pmYou should try them Karen, I think you’d really like them.
Larry says
January 30, 2012 at 8:21 amI’m a fan and would be one person who would go for them even next to the nachos. Don’t get me wrong, I’d have the other stuff as well.
Lea Ann says
January 30, 2012 at 5:38 pmI grab for it all Larry. 🙂
Karen says
January 30, 2012 at 11:25 amI’m with Vickie… I’d rather have these than any other “football” snack!
Lea Ann says
January 30, 2012 at 5:37 pmWell, aside from something sinfully cheesy, I’d grab for these too. 🙂
Jane says
January 30, 2012 at 11:51 amthese look soooo good and easy! My husband doesn’t like mushrooms, so this could be all me!
Lea Ann says
January 30, 2012 at 5:36 pmToo funny Jane! I found myself spearing a few more than my share on Sat. night. 😉
Barbara says
January 31, 2012 at 5:29 amThat’s the kind of snacking I like, Lea Ann. Healthy, too.
Lea Ann says
January 31, 2012 at 1:29 pmMe too Barbara … sometimes. 🙂
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
January 31, 2012 at 6:39 amHey Lea Ann – so great to meet you! Thanks for stopping by. I am so glad to find your blog and will share this with my brother and sister-in-law who must be neighbors since they also live in Highlands Ranch. I used to live in Littleton, Englewood and Aurora many years ago. Love mushrooms – they are great with anything. Have a wonderful week. (Do you know anybody in the North Ranch area?)
Lea Ann says
January 31, 2012 at 1:29 pmSometimes It’s a very small world. I know so many people in Highlands Ranch, as I’ve lived, worked and played here for 20 years. When I first moved to Denver, I lived in Englewood also. Old Englewood, in the Swedish Hospital area. North Ranch? Are you talking about the old north area of Highlands Ranch? So glad you took the time to comment. And thanks for stopping by.
April says
January 31, 2012 at 7:31 amThese look amazing. Mushrooms are one of my favorite treats. I may make these Saturday since I won’t be watching the Super Bowl ;).
Lea Ann says
January 31, 2012 at 1:26 pmNot even the commercials? 🙂
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
January 31, 2012 at 8:56 amThey look delicious, Lea Ann. This is an appetizer I can eat without a guilty conscience.
Lea Ann says
January 31, 2012 at 1:25 pmAbsolutely Cathy. 🙂
Yvette ~ Muy Bueno says
February 1, 2012 at 12:22 pmI’m been craving mushrooms and this recipe sounds so YUMMY and simple!
Chris says
February 5, 2012 at 9:24 amI like how the citrus flavors brighten this one up. Marinated mushrooms are easy and are so much better than buying marinated ones in a jar.
Lea Ann says
February 6, 2012 at 6:16 amYou inspired me with your Fungus among us week. 🙂
Lucy says
December 30, 2013 at 9:45 pmI have just recently discovered my love for mushrooms but haven’t tried doing anything with them myself. Pinning this. Sounds super easy and yummy! Thanks for linking this up to Saturday Dishes! Hope to see you again next week!
Lea Ann says
January 1, 2014 at 7:10 amThanks Lucy. This is a good little crowd pleasing recipe. I’ve made it often. Thanks for stopping by and the comment.
Carole from Carole's Chatter says
May 12, 2017 at 3:28 pmLea Ann, thanks for bringing these little beauties over. An interesting flavour combo. Cheers
Lea Ann Brown says
May 21, 2017 at 12:40 pmYou’re so welcome Carole. Thanks for all you do.