Easy Italian Mushrooms Appetizer
on May 19, 2015, Updated Oct 24, 2021
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These Italian mushrooms are a terrific way to start any special meal. They’re light, full of flavor, and very easy to put together.
They make an ideal start for a holiday dinner or a casual get-together. The best part, you can put this easy appetizer together in just 20 minutes for about $5.00!
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About this recipe
These light-tasting Italian mushrooms are easy to make and full of lively flavors. Bathed in a mixture of light lemon-cream sauce and capers, they will have you saying deliziosa! as soon as they hit your palate.
You’ll want to make these Italian mushrooms starters for your next special get-together. They will impress your guests and they pair well with anything.
- They are fast and easy to make. 20 minutes from start to finish.
- They have great flavor. The capers and lemons play well together.
- They are affordable. Put this together for around $5.
This appetizer or snack of lemon caper portabella buttons has an Italian flair to it, although it pairs well with anything. Beef Recipes, chicken dinners, pork entrees, or turkey recipes, are all good follow-ups to this fast and easy appetizer.
By the same token, we like our soups recipes and our easy desserts here on Platter Talk.
But let’s not forget snacks and appetizers! These Italian mushrooms are a great alternative to the usual chips and salsa.
These will make a welcome addition to any food or course.
Pairing suggestion
Don’t think these easy Italian mushrooms are just there for backup though, they are tasty enough to stand on their own as well. They are perfect for a light snack or an easy side dish for lunch.
My biggest piece of advice for preparing these Italian mushrooms: make a double batch. They disappear quickly. -Dan
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Easy Italian Mushrooms Appetizer
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole baby portabella mushrooms, stems on and brushed clean
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon shallot, thinly sliced
- juice from 1 fresh leomn
- 1 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, coarse chop, divided.
Instructions
- Using large saute pan, heat butter over medium high heat and saute mushrooms, garlic and shallot for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly to ensure an even saute.
- Add wine, stir in lemon juice, cream and capers. Bring to low simmer then reduce heat.
- Allow to cook another 10 minutes, stirring in flour to desired thickness.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon parsley.
- Use tongs to plate and drizzle sauce over mushrooms.
- Garnish with remaining parsley.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Mouthwatering photos as usual Dan! I regularly make those but without the heavy cream. Will definitely try this next time #dietstartstomorrow 😉
Thanks so much for the comments, Mike. Let me know how the diet goes!
I adore mushrooms! I would eat this whole thing for dinner! Just this. Well, maybe 2 batches! Yum! Yum! Thanks for the recipe. I pinned it for later!
Dear Dan, Such an elegant dish. I love all the flavors in this dish. It’s fresh and delightful. Saving to make soon with my steak dinner. Have a wonderful day, Catherine
Such an elegant appetizer. The glass of wine pairs perfectly with those portabella buttons. Fine dining right here!
I would definitely need a double batch of these! Love the contrast of the light and creamy sauce & capers with the earthiness of the mushrooms!
These mushrooms look amazing. I can’t wait to give this recipe a try. It is nice to see I can do something fun with my extra capers.
Thanks Sandi. I would love your opinion on these!
OMG these look amazing! I prefer baby bellas to button mushrooms and you’ve just made them that much better by adding capers.
Thanks Cindy!!
I love mushrooms and this sounds so good!!!
Thanks, Patty. I thought of you while putting this one together, as I have seen some delicious looking mushroom dishes on your site; I think you would enjoy this one too.
I’m a mushroom lover, and these look amazing. Simple ingredients & flavors for a fabulous dish!
Agreed, Patricia; very simple, very flavorful. Thanks so much for stopping by.
These look amazing Dan, I love when mushrooms are a dish on their own!!
Many thanks, Tara. We plan on making more like this one in the future and playing around with some other complimentary flavors!