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Marinated Mushrooms

Published: Apr 16, 2023 · Modified: Jul 30, 2026 by Libby Hakim · Leave a Comment

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These Marinated Mushrooms are made from pantry staples and either dried or fresh herbs.

They take just 5 minutes to make and after 24 hours of resting time, your mushrooms – with a lovely flavour boost – are ready to sample.

If you love mushrooms, this recipe for Marinated Mushrooms is a great way to enjoy this nutritious vegetable. (Well, it's technically a fungi rather than a plant, but mushrooms are commonly classified as vegetables.)

Marinated Mushrooms can be served chilled or at room temperature, and are great:

  • with a big breakfast
  • as a side dish
  • piled onto a juicy steak
  • in a salad
  • in a toasted sandwich with cheese
  • as a pizza topping
  • as part of a grazing or antipasto platter.

Ingredient notes

To make marinated mushrooms, you'll need:

  • fresh mushrooms
  • red wine vinegar
  • lemon juice
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • thyme, rosemary, parsley, tarragon, dill (dried or fresh).

Ingredient quantities can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

Which type of mushrooms are best to marinate?

You can marinate any type of mushroom to suit your preferences, however those that are particularly suited to this preparation method are:

  • button mushrooms (a popular choice for marinating due to their mild flavor and firm texture)
  • portobello mushrooms (these larger mushrooms absorb flavours well)
  • oyster mushrooms (delicate, mild-flavoured mushrooms with a tender texture).

How to make Marinated Mushrooms

Start by cleaning the mushrooms by wiping them with a damp paper towel or a soft brush. Trim the mushroom stalks so they are about level with the caps.

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Place the mushrooms in a shallow bowl.

Next, whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over the mushrooms. Mix with a spoon to ensure all mushrooms are well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic food wrap and place in the fridge.

steps to make marinated mushrooms.

Allow your mushrooms to marinate for at least 24 hours, stirring a few times during that time.

Serving

To serve, remove the mushrooms from the marinade with a slotted spoon and sprinkle with garnish with a fresh sprig of parsley, thyme, rosemary, tarragon or dill.

Recipe FAQs

Do you serve these straight from the fridge?

You can serve the marinated mushrooms at room temperature or chilled.

How long will marinated mushrooms keep?

If stored in the fridge, they should last up to a week.

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marinated mushrooms in bowl.

Marinated Mushrooms

Libby Hakim
A delicious and versatile dish that adds a little kick to you mushrooms.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Resting time 1 day d
Total Time 1 day d 5 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Australian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 136 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 250 grams mushrooms (button or oyster mushrooms work particularly well)
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • pinch dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon fresh chopped herb)
  • pinch dried rosemary (or 1 teaspoon fresh chopped herb)
  • pinch dried parsley (or 1 teaspoon fresh chopped herb)
  • pinch dried tarragon (or 1 teaspoon fresh chopped herb)
  • pinch dried dill (or 1 teaspoon fresh chopped herb)
  • 1 sprig fresh parsley, thyme, rosemary, tarragon or dill

Instructions
 

  • Clean the mushrooms by wiping them with a damp paper towel or a soft brush.
  • Trim mushroom stalks so they are about level with the caps. Place mushrooms in a shallow bowl.
  • Whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over the mushrooms. Mix with a spoon to ensure all mushrooms are well coated.
  • Cover bowl with plastic food wrap and place in fridge.
  • Allow to marinate for at least 24 hours, stirring a few times during that time.

Notes

Serving:
To serve, remove the mushrooms from the marinade with a slotted spoon and sprinkle with garnish with a fresh sprig of parsley, thyme, rosemary, tarragon or dill. Serve the marinated mushrooms at room temperature or chilled.
Storing:
If stored in the fridge, they should last up to a week.
Freezing:
Not suitable.
Nutrition:
The nutrition information is an automatically generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 207mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 0.2IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.4mg
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Hi, I’m Libby, a recipe researcher, writer and home cook. I find, test and preserve traditional Australian recipes, sharing the stories behind them and making them reliable for today’s kitchens. I hope you discover an old favourite—or a recipe that brings back treasured memories.

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