Monday, March 31, 2008

Before drinking get your tapas

Tapas is an appetizer in Spain since Alfonso X that did not allow people to drink without eating first. And the food will come in tapas(Wine cap)this is where the name came from. Tapas can not being missing out of drinks with your friends. There are some many types of tapas that I won't have enough space to tell them all, but I will give you one of the most delicious.

Ajillo Mushrooms

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup (2 fl. oz) olive oil
  • 4 cups (8 oz) mushrooms, wiped clean and quartered
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried red chile, seeded and crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon Spanish paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions

Heat the oil in a skilletand sauté the mushrooms over high heat for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Lower the heat to medium and add the garlic, sherry, lemon juice, dried chile, paprika, and salt and pepper.
Cook for about 5 minutes or until the garlic and mushrooms have softened.
Remove from the heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve on small earthenware platters.

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