Blue Water Grill: Grilled Portobello Mushroom

Tim Mallett opened Blue Water Grill at 2607 Hampton in November of 1988. Mallett's partner and chef was Greg Perez. Marinated grilled portobello mushrooms were a popular appetizer on Perez's menu. They were topped with gorgonzola cheese and smoked tomatoes.

Marinate at least 24 hours Grill mushrooms on hot fire

Grilled Portobello Mushroom

Source: Great Meals of St. Louis, 1996

Yield: 4 servings


Ingredients

  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder

  • 3/4 Tbsp salt

  • Pinch of white pepper

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 4 4-5 oz portobello mushrooms, stemmed

  • 1 1/2 cup smoked tomatoes, chopped

  • 3/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled


Preparation

Whisk balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, salt, white pepper and olive oil together in shallow dish. Add mushrooms. Marinate at least 24 hours, turning them every 2 to 4 hours when practical.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Grill mushrooms on hot fire about 2 minutes per side. Top each mushroom with 1/4 cup smoked tomatoes and 2 tablespoons Gorgonzola cheese.

Heat mushrooms in 325-degree oven approximately 5 minutes, until cheese melts. Serve hot, surrounded by greens for more color.


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