Shiitake Mushroom and Caper Caviar

Transform your appetizers into gourmet creations with this flavorful Shiitake Mushroom and Caper Caviar. This elegant spread combines the earthy depth of caramelized shiitake mushrooms with the briny brightness of capers, perfectly balanced by sautéed shallots, garlic, and a touch of fresh lemon juice. Enhanced with rich butter and fresh parsley, this dish offers a luxurious, caviar-like texture achieved through careful pulsing in a food processor. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an impressive and easy-to-make starter that pairs beautifully with crusty bread, crackers, or crostini. Perfect for entertaining, this vegan-friendly* (excluding butter, if necessary) and umami-packed recipe will leave your guests swooning for more.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams shiitake mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons capers
• 1 medium shallot
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Clean the shiitake mushrooms by wiping them with a damp cloth and remove the stems. Finely dice the mushroom caps.

Step 2

Finely chop the shallot and garlic. Roughly chop the capers and parsley.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the diced shiitake mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to caramelize.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped capers, butter, lemon juice, black pepper, and sea salt. Continue to cook for 2-3 more minutes until the mixture is well combined and heated through.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.

Step 7

Allow the mixture to cool slightly before transferring it to a food processor. Pulse a few times until the mixture reaches a finely chopped, caviar-like consistency. Avoid over-pulsing as you want the texture to remain slightly coarse.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Transfer the Shiitake Mushroom and Caper Caviar to a serving bowl. Serve immediately with crusty bread, crackers, or as a topping for crostini.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(449.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	632.2

Total Fat 55.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 31mg	0%
Sodium 1224.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.1g	0%
Total Sugars 10.9g
Protein 8.9g	0%

Vitamin D 54IU	0%
Calcium 57.8mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 1107.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.4%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 19.3%