1-19: Flambéed Mushrooms

đŸ”„ FlambĂ©! 1-19: FlambĂ©ed Mushrooms isn’t something I would normally serve because most people I know are not huge fans of mushrooms. I really enjoy using the lighter to flambĂ© these mushrooms! đŸ”„

Mushrooms and garlic are one of my favorite flavor combinations. I really enjoy stuffed mushrooms and these taste similar, just without the breadcrumbs and butter. If you’re looking for something more similar to stuffed mushrooms, check out 1-16: Mushrooms Escargot. đŸŒ


In this case I should have paid more attention to the tip. I had a lid, but it was up in a cabinet. If the fire got out of hand, it would have taken me a bit to get the lid from the cabinet. Always be prepared. đŸš’


This recipe uses lots of earthy ingredients and alcohol. I borrowed this Grand Marnier from my mother-in-law’s liquor cabinet and also used this for the other flambĂ© recipe we featured, 9-15: Peppercorn Beef Burgers.


Some sliced mushrooms in the bowl.


After melting some butter, I added the mushrooms and waited for them to soften.


After the mushrooms were soft, I added the garlic, bay leaf and lemon juice into the pan. After another few minutes on the heat, I added the Grand Marnier.


Getting the lighter in the pan and ready to spark the flambĂ©! đŸ”„


Wow! Blue flames and they are spilling out of the pan. The whole pan is engulfed in flames for a quick moment.


The flames died down a bit, but flickered for a few seconds while I tossed the alcohol around the pan.


Tossing the mushrooms in the flames imparts the Grand Marnier flavor into them.


Last photo with flames! FLAMBÉ! đŸ”„


I served the final product over rice as I was the only one eating them. Jamie isn’t a huge fan of mushrooms. I really enjoyed the flavor, but again, my first thought when cooking a nice meal isn’t to light the pan on fire. This is my second flambĂ© dish and probably my last for a while.

GRADE: B