A vibrant plate of skewered golden-brown mushrooms glistening in a spicy glaze, garnished with fresh parsley sprinkles and lemon slices on the side, adding a pop of citrusy color.

African Spiced BBQ Oyster Mushrooms

Name: African Spiced BBQ Oyster Mushrooms
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: Oyster mushrooms, 1 pound clean; African spice mix (BBQ), 2 tablespoons; Garlic, 2 cloves finely minced; Extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons; Lemon, from 1 lemon zest and juice; Parsley, handful chopped; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste

Category BBQ

Prep 35 minutes

Cook 6 minutes

Style African

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: June 28, 2024

This unique BBQ dish elevates the humble Oyster Mushroom by blending it with African-inspired flavors. The mushrooms bring a subtle earthiness while the African spices add a kick, resulting in a palate-pleasing smoky delish.

Ingredients (for 2)

Oyster mushrooms - 1 pound - clean
African spice mix (bbq) - 2 tablespoons
Garlic - 2 cloves - finely minced
Extra-virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
Lemon - from 1 lemon - zest and juice
Parsley - handful - chopped
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 💧🔥🍢

Soak your BBQ skewers in water for 15 to 20 minutes to prevent them from burning.
Step 2 - 🥣🍋🥄

Combine the spice mix, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a tablespoon of olive oil in a mixing bowl.
Step 3 - 🍄⏲️🍲

Add the cleaned oyster mushroom to the marinade and toss it well to coat. Allow it to sit for at least 15 to 30 minutes.
Step 4 - 😋🧂🍽️

Thread the mushrooms onto the pre-soaked skewers and season them with salt and black pepper.
Step 5 - 🔥🌡️🥵

Preheat your BBQ to a medium heat.
Step 6 - 🕑😋🍢

Cook the skewered mushrooms for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they're nicely caramelized and tender.
Step 7 - 🥘🍽️😋

Just before they're done cooking, drizzle them with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle some chopped parsley on top. Serve them immediately while they're piping hot and enjoy the African spiced, BBQ mushrooms!

Additional

This is a great recipe for foodies exploring vegan BBQ options. You can add more veggies like bell peppers or zucchini to the skewers for more diversity. Engage the kids in threading the veggies and mushrooms onto the skewers, it can be a fun and creative kitchen activity for them!