Sherry Marinated Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup dry sherry
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar or wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt
• pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs mushrooms, wiped clean and trimmed

Directions

1. 1

   Combine everything except the mushrooms in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Add mushrooms and toss to coat.

3. 3

   Cover and marinate at room temperature until most of the marinade has been absorbed (about 1 hour).

4. 4

   Prepare a medium-hot fire in grill with a lightly oiled vegetable grill rack in place.

5. 5

   Grill mushrooms, tossing frequently, unti well browned, tender and still juicy (about 10 minutes).

6. 6

   Place mushrooms in a bowl and season with more salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Serve immediately.

8. 8

   Variation:.

9. 9

   After marinating, thread mushrooms onto bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water for a minimum of 30 minutes and grill.

10. 10

    Makes a great appetizer.