Balsamic Garlic Grilled Mushroom Skewers (Printable)

Marinated cremini mushrooms on skewers, charred with balsamic, garlic and herbs for a savory vegetarian bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 pound cremini or white mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed

→ Marinade

02 - 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce if needed)
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Garnish

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
10 - Extra balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)

# Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, soy sauce, chopped herbs, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
02 - Add mushrooms to the marinade and toss thoroughly to ensure each piece is coated. Allow to marinate for 15 to 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
04 - Thread marinated mushrooms onto the skewers, ensuring they are evenly spaced for even cooking.
05 - Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature.
06 - Place skewers on the grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until mushrooms are golden brown and tender.
07 - Transfer skewers to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The mushrooms develop this incredible meaty texture that even skeptics cant resist
  • Marinating them ahead means almost zero work when guests arrive
02 -
  • Overcrowding the skewers prevents proper grilling, give each mushroom some breathing room
  • Mushrooms release water as they cook, so dont be alarmed if they seem to shrink a bit
03 -
  • Metal skewers conduct heat and cook mushrooms from the inside out, giving more even results
  • Let the skewers rest for a couple minutes after grilling so the juices redistribute

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