Easy Marinated Mushrooms Recipe

Learn how to make these flavorful mushrooms in less than 15 minutes! Perfect for appetizer platters, charcuterie boards, or as a tasty side dish. This restaurant-style recipe is incredibly easy to make at home.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Minimal Effort & Simple Ingredients – Less expensive than ordering from a restaurant or buying from the deli.
• No Boiling Needed – Unlike some recipes, these mushrooms are sautéed before marinating, making them extra flavorful and delicious.
• Easily Adaptable – Keto, Paleo, and Whole30-friendly. Skip the sweetener or use an approved substitute.
• Perfect for Entertaining – Great for antipasto platters, charcuterie boards, and cheese trays.

What You’ll Need

• Fresh Mushrooms – White button or baby Bella (cremini) mushrooms
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
• Apple Cider Vinegar – Or white/red wine vinegar
• Honey – Or sugar
• Garlic – Fresh or powdered
• Thyme – Fresh or dried
• Oregano – Dried
• Salt – Sea salt or kosher salt
• Red Pepper Flakes – Optional
• Parsley – Fresh, chopped
• Lemon Juice – Optional for brightness
• Rosemary – Fresh or dried

What Mushrooms Work Best for Marinating?

I usually use white button mushrooms for this recipe. Recently, I tried baby Bella mushrooms, and I loved their slightly earthier flavor. The simple marinade also works well for portobello mushrooms—just cut them into bite-sized cubes.

How to Make Marinated Mushrooms

Step 1: Prep the Mushrooms

1. Wash mushrooms and drain them in a colander. Pat them dry with a paper towel. Alternatively (and better option) – wipe with a damp paper towel and skip the washing. This way you remove the dirt, but prevent mushrooms from absorbing a lot of water.
2. Trim stems if needed and cut into bite-sized pieces if using larger mushrooms.

Step 2: Sauté the Mushrooms

1. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add mushrooms to the pan. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they release liquid and almost half has evaporated.
3. Let cool to room temperature for 5 minutes.

Step 3: Make the Marinade

1. In a small jar, whisk together the remaining olive oil, vinegar, honey, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice (if using).
2. Stir in fresh herbs like parsley and rosemary for extra flavor.

Step 4: Marinate the Mushrooms

1. Place mushrooms in a bowl or jar and pour the marinade over them. Toss to coat.
2. Let sit for at least 5 minutes before serving.

How Long Should Mushrooms Marinate?

At least 5 minutes. The mushrooms absorb the most flavor when marinated while still warm. The longer they sit, the tastier they become.

Storage

• Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
• Do not freeze – Freezing alters the texture.

Looking to Can Mushrooms?

This is not a canning recipe and I have not tried to can these.

More Similar Recipes

• Zucchini Mushroom Risotto – easy to make, creamy and delicious.
• Balsamic Mushroom Bacon Pasta – a simple meal, ready in 30 minutes.
• One-Pan Pork Chops with Balsamic Mushrooms and Onions – the perfect appetizer, ready in 15 minutes.

Add these delicious marinated mushrooms to party platters, cheese trays, charcutelie boards or salads.

How long should mushrooms stay in the marinade before they are ready to serve?

At least 5 minutes.

Keep in mind that these mushrooms benefit the most from the marinade if it is added to them, while they are still warm.

The more mushrooms stay in the marinade, the tastier they get.

What to serve these mushrooms with?

• party appetizers
• antipasto skewers
• salads
• snacks
• side dishes

With the combination of seasonings and flavors, these are almost like Italian mushrooms.

These mushrooms are low in calories, 4 mushrooms have around 150 calories, so they make the perfect snack.