Description
Grilled Mushroom Skewers are a quick, flavorful side dish made with baby portabello mushrooms marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and spices. Grilled to perfection, these skewers make a smoky, savory treat that’s perfect for BBQs or a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
16 oz (1 lb) baby portabello mushrooms (crimini or button mushrooms also work)
For the marinade:
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
Small handful of parsley
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1–2 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
10 10-inch bamboo or wooden skewers
Instructions
- Soak the skewers in a baking dish filled with water for at least 15 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.
- For the marinade, add olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne, garlic, and balsamic vinegar to a food processor. Pulse until nearly smooth.
- Rinse and pat dry the mushrooms. Cut each mushroom in half, ensuring each half has part of the stem.
- Place the mushroom halves in a ziplock bag or bowl, then pour in the marinade. Seal the bag or cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to around 300˚F.
- Skewer the marinated mushrooms onto the soaked skewers, twisting them on to avoid cracking.
- Grill the skewers for about 3 minutes on each side until the mushrooms are tender and soft. Remove from the grill and cover with foil to keep warm.
Notes
- For variety, try using shiitake or oyster mushrooms for different textures.
- Add smoked paprika to the marinade for a deeper smoky flavor.
- Increase the cayenne or add chili flakes for extra heat.
- Grill vegetables alongside the mushrooms, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or onions.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the cooked skewers for an added flavor boost.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the grill or in a skillet to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
