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Citrus Marinated Mushrooms

Mushrooms steeped in a citrus-herb marinade are especially delectable. Stored in a covered jar and refrigerated, they will keep for up to two weeks.

Cuisine: Mexican
Type: Vegetables
Courses: Starters and appetizers
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb 454g / 16ozFresh medium-size mushrooms - stems removed
1 cup 237mlOlive oil
  Grated zest of 1 medium orange
  Grated zest of 1 medium lemon
1/2 cup 118mlFresh orange juice
1/2 cup 118mlFresh lemon juice
2 cups 292g / 10ozGarlic cloves - very finely chopped (large)
2 teaspoons 10mlSalt
2 teaspoons 10mlMustard seed
2 teaspoons 10mlDried oregano
2 tablespoons 30mlFinely chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlCayenne
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlBlack pepper, freshly ground

Recipe Instructions

Place mushrooms, oil, orange and lemon zests, and orange and lemon juices in nonreactive saucepan over high heat; bring just to a boil and remove from heat. Transfer mixture to glass jar or bowl, and stir in garlic, salt, mustard seed, oregano, cilantro, cayenne, and pepper. Allow to cool completely, then cover and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for at least 24 hours before serving. Drain mushrooms and serve. This recipe serves 4.

Source:
ALL THE BEST MEXICAN MEALS by Joie Warner (c) 1992 - Hearst Books, an affiliate of William Morrow & Company, Inc., New York - 96 pages - $8.00 - As reprinted in the May/Jun, 1993 issue of Cookbook Digest

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