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Grilled mushroom skewers with herb butter & polenta (vegetarian)

Hearty grilled mushroom skewers with aromatic herb butter and creamy polenta - a vegetarian grilled dish with intense roasted aromas. It goes well with a spicy Blaufränkisch or an elegant Pinot Noir.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main course, Vegetarian
Cuisine Austrian, Mediterranean
Servings 2
Calories 620 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Cutting board & knife
  • 1 Grill or grill pan
  • 1 Wooden skewers or metal skewers
  • 1 Whisk for the polenta
  • 1 Pan for the herb butter

Ingredients
  

For the mushroom skewers:

  • 300 g Mixed mushrooms z. e.g. mushrooms, shiitake, oyster mushrooms
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon thyme chopped
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Wooden or metal skewers

For the herb butter:

  • 50 g Butter soft
  • 1 Garlic clove finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the polenta:

  • 100 g Polenta fine or coarse, to taste
  • 400 ml Water or milk
  • 30 g Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Preparation
 

Prepare & grill the mushroom skewers:

  • Clean the mushrooms and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Mix with olive oil, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper.
  • Thread onto the skewers and grill on a hot grill or in a grill pan for approx. 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.

Prepare the herb butter:

  • Mix the softened butter with the garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Spread the finished skewers with the herb butter immediately after grilling.

Cook the polenta:

  • Bring the water or milk to the boil in a pan.
  • Slowly stir in the polenta and simmer over a low heat for approx. 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in the parmesan and butter, season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve:

  • Spread the creamy polenta on plates.
  • Arrange the grilled mushroom skewers on top.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and a little extra herb butter.

Recommended side dishes

  • Grilled green asparagus with lemon
  • Fresh rocket salad with balsamic vinegar
  • Toasted ciabatta with garlic butter

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 38g
Keyword Blaufränkisch, Crickets, Herb butter, Mushroom skewers, Polenta, Vegetarian, Wine & Food Pairing
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