Description
Mushroom ‘Calamari’ with Lemon Aioli is an irresistible dish that elevates your dining experience with crispy, golden mushroom rings paired with a zesty lemon aioli. This delightful recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a gourmet treat, perfect for impressing guests or indulging during a cozy night in. With its stunning presentation and unforgettable flavor, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large Portobello mushrooms
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Clean Portobello mushrooms with a damp cloth; slice into ½ inch rings.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder.
- Coat each mushroom ring in flour, dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry mushroom rings for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the aioli, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, zest, and parsley in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve crispy mushroom 'calamari' with lemon aioli on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 pieces of Mushroom 'Calamari'
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg