Forest mushrooms in butter, sherry and lemon

4 servings

30 minutes

Forest mushrooms in butter, sherry, and lemon are an exquisite dish of Russian cuisine that embodies forest freshness and a refined harmony of flavors. Historically, mushrooms have held a special place in Russian gastronomy as an integral part of the traditional table. In this recipe, they gain softness and richness from the butter, while sherry adds light caramel and nutty notes. Lemon zest and juice refresh the dish with a subtle tang, and parsley completes the composition with vibrant greenery. The dish is perfect as an independent appetizer or as a side to meat and fish.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 112.4
• Proteins: 2.2g
• Fats: 5.4g
• Carbohydrates: 6.6g

Ingredients

• Butter: 1 tbsp
• Shallots: 2 pc
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Forest mushroom mix: 200 g
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Dry sherry: 0.3 glass
• Chopped parsley: 4 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Melt butter in a pan and add finely chopped shallots, sauté until soft for 3-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 1 tablespoon
   • Shallots: 2 pieces
   • Garlic: 1 clove

2. Add thinly sliced mushrooms and 0.25 teaspoons of salt and cook until all the liquid from the mushrooms evaporates.

   Required ingredients:

   • Forest mushroom mix: 200 g
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Pour in the sherry and cook until completely evaporated and the mushrooms start to caramelize.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry sherry: 0.3 glass

4. Add the juice and grated zest of 1 lemon and parsley. Stir for a minute, remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Chopped parsley: 4 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste