This is one on my favourite tapas and starter dishes. I´m not a huge fish lover so I prefer this over the prawns in garlic oil (gambas al ajillo). The secret to this is to leave the garlic soaking in the oil for a period of time, with or without a chilli pepper.

Ingredients

8-10 button mushrooms

4-5 garlic cloves

1 chilli pepper

Salt and pepper

4 tablespoons of good quality olive oil

Fresh chopped parsley

1. Chop the garlic into thin slices
2. In a ceramic dish (as shown on photo) or a small frying pan add the olive oil, the garlic and the chilli pepper if using
3. Leave to “soak” for as long as possible
4. Wash and chop the mushrooms (quarters or slices)
5. Heat the oil and garlic mixture until bubbling, add the mushrooms and sautee for 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and add the chopped parsley
7. Serve with warm crusty bread

¡Buen provecho!