Mushroom Piccata Recipe (2024)

By Kay Chun

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Mushroom Piccata Recipe (1)

Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
4(967)
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A brilliant combination of fat (butter), acidity (lemon) and salt (capers), tangy piccata sauce makes an excellent dressing for meaty, earthy mushrooms. Piccata refers to the Italian American dish of thinly sliced meat (typically veal or chicken) that’s dredged in flour, browned and served in a sauce of lemon, butter and capers. Though this dish would be delicious with just one type of mushroom, selecting a mix provides a broader range of textures and flavors. Grill them for smoky notes, or simply roast them in the oven for ease on a weeknight. The bright, piquant piccata pan sauce comes together quickly while the mushrooms cook. Leftovers turn into a fantastic salad the next day; simply chop the mushrooms and toss with leafy greens and more olive oil.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

  • Neutral oil (if grilling), for greasing grates
  • 2pounds mixed mushrooms, such as cremini or white button (halved), shiitake caps (halved), portobello caps (quartered) or maitake mushrooms (torn into large clusters)
  • 6tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) and pepper
  • ¼cup minced shallot
  • 1teaspoon minced garlic
  • 4tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
  • 2tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2tablespoons capers
  • 1tablespoon caper brine
  • 2tablespoons chopped parsley

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

380 calories; 37 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 21 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 12 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 681 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step

    1

    Heat oven to 450 degrees or, if grilling, heat a grill to medium and lightly oil the grates with neutral oil.

  2. Step

    2

    On each of 2 large rimmed sheet pans, combine half of the mushrooms and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat then spread in an even layer.

  3. Step

    3

    Roast the mushrooms for 10 minutes, then flip them and continue roasting until tender and deep golden all over, 5 minutes longer. Transfer the mushrooms to a serving platter. If grilling, grill the mushrooms, turning occasionally, until tender and golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a serving platter as they finish cooking.

  4. Step

    4

    Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet over medium, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add butter and stir until melted, then stir in lemon juice, capers, caper brine and parsley; season with salt and pepper.

  5. Step

    5

    Spoon the piccata sauce all over the mushrooms and serve warm or at room temperature.

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Martha

A wonderful concoction to serve over polenta or a risotto Milanese.

lisa

I made it with 3 T oil total and half the butter. I increased the shallots and parsley and it was terrific.

Myrra

My whole family liked this! (That is quite the miracle, by the way!) We had toast with a thin layer of plain chevre and topped it with the mushroom piccata. Delicious!!!

sneeree

Made with olive oil only and it was superb and especially good with polenta. Thank you—will put this on rotation

Carol

Mmmm mixed with orzo!

Ellen

Try oven roasting sliced mushrooms first. It will brown and dry them a bit, making the flavor deepen without the oiliness another commenter complained about.

jdplondon

I did not have capers...so I added a dash of apple cider vinegar (and extra salt) to it and it was amazing as it brought in the acidity and brininess.

Anne

This was delicious, we loved it. That said, even as a main dish, we wound up with much more than 4 servings -- even though I was a few ounces short on mushrooms. (And it was delicious on top of polenta, yum, but that stretched the recipe even further.) If you're just 2 or 3 people, consider making a half recipe.

Ted in Massachusetts

Try sprinkling a bit of grated parmesan cheese on top of the mushrooms when you serve it!This dish paired well with roasted cauliflower (with garlic.)I thought this meal was yummy!

Bhagirathi

Greatly appreciated other reviewers ideas and used a lot of them this time--deglazed with white wine, added a little salt cured anchovy, increased the capers and chopped them. Started the mushrooms roasting dry so they didn’t come out too greasy. Sprinkled a little Parmesan before serving. Even though I only had creminis on hand this turned out absolutely delicious. Served alongside ribeyes, greens and puréed cauliflower. Think it’s my new favorite mushroom prep.

Michael M

Very simple and a nice way to dress up a whole mess of roasted mushrooms.Personally, I'd scale back the butter a bit and reduce some white wine first, but it's very good as is.

JP

I had just roasted chicken thighs, so I tossed my mushrooms in the schmaltz and made the rest as directed. I only used (very) large creminis as that's what I had on hand. Came out wonderful!

Chris

It's half of the mushrooms per sheet pan, so all of the mushrooms between the two. That's how I read it, anyhow.

Kay

I adjusted the oil and butter to my taste. I served it with creamy polenta. I love this simple recipe. Thanks

Wayne

We made this and it was wonderful served over polenta as someone had suggested. We certainly recognize it probably isn't the healthiest dinner of the week but, life is short. It didn't seem oily at all, could be the polenta helps with that. Anyway, it's a keeper in our kitchen.

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2 cups sugar

janetk517

I made a half batch with 1/2 mushrooms and 1/2 roasted chopped cabbage (clean-out-the-fridge night) and served over orzo with a little parm. Delightful!

Edie

This is very delicious. I roasted mushrooms with some onions and used only evoo, no butter at all. Came out wonderful

Tracy B.

This was so easy and the next day with the addition of some mayo, mustard, Tabasco and celery salt it became yummy faux lobster rolls.

Molly

This was fantastic! Didnt have shallots so I used half a white onion instead and didn’t have brine left in the caper jar so I used olive brine. Came out great! Put over barley cooked in the instant pot using water and better than bullion and it was a fantastic meal

Joyce

Absolutely delicious! Used half the butter and sprayed the mushrooms with avocado oil before roasting. Served with polenta and a roasted broccoli and Brussel sprouts salad, and a sweet Italian chicken sausage on the side. Will definitely make again!

g.bouquio

Made mushrooms, etc. on stovetop in a large skillet & combined end result with whole wheat orzo. Green beans almondine on the side, with an Oregon Pinot noir.

Joie

Really enjoyable! Very well-rounded flavor; the brine from the capers really adds that next level of complexity. I did as others did and cut down on the butter a bit for health reasons. I also didn't have enough mushrooms so we sliced a chicken breast into tenders and sautéed them to accompany the mushrooms with salad and toasted bread.

Nettie

I made it, as ALWAYS, the way the recipe states- at least this first time through. I did have leftovers the next day, and I feel the flavors were much better balanced and notable. I served it with pasta, and the pasta had soaked up some of the flavor as well. I will give this another go.

SH

I sprinkled 3/4 lb mushrooms (2 of us) with Wondra before sauteing and left other amts the same, except garlic (3-4 cloves thinly sliced). Instead of caper juice, added 1/4 c smashed and torn Castelvetanos and 3 very thin slices of lemon, cut in halves, which I removed before serving. Also added 1/2 c dry wh wine and only 2T butter at the end. The Wondra provides a very thin, even dusting that keeps the mushrooms firm and adds body to the sauce. Garnished with fresh lemon slices and parsley.

Amberart

For those of us who hate to clean ovens (no sheet pan cooking) and don't have a grill (apartment living), a nice big frying/sauté pan works great to brown the mushrooms and cook them with the rest of the ingredients.

Kathleen Barfield

We made with egg tagliarini pasta and it was fantastico! Made as proscribed but had stored sauteed mushrooms as we buy based on availability, sautee, and freeze. It was wonderful and it occured to us to be an amazing first course before a meat dish (sorry to you vegetarians!). We enjoyed solomente tonight!

Kathy

A winner. I combined it with chicken and it was sensational.

sarah a

This was very tasty, especially if you like mushrooms. My oven is broken so I roasted the mushrooms in my air fryer (in two batches), shaking ever 5 mins or so until they were nicely crisp, maybe 15m total. These had such a great "meaty" texture. Served over orzo.

Cupcakes Cohen

Nobody is boiling their mushrooms first?

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FAQs

What wine is best for cooking piccata? ›

For the sauce, use a dry Italian white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Vermentino and have it ready to pour into the pan the minute the garlic turns golden so that nothing burns.

What does Piccata stand for? ›

Piccata, though, is an Italian word meaning larded. It seems to be a translation of the French word pique (sharp, as in piquant). When used in a reference to a way of preparing food (particularly meat or fish) it means sliced and sauteed in a sauce containing lemon, butter, and spices.

What is piccata made of? ›

What Is Chicken Piccata? Chicken piccata is nothing more than chicken breast cutlets, dredged in flour, browned, and served with a sauce of butter, lemon juice, capers, and either stock or white wine.

What is chicken piccata Wikipedia? ›

Piccata (sometimes spelled picatta outside Italy) is an Italian dish of thin pan-fried flour-dredged meat in a sauce of lemon juice, butter, parsley, and often capers.

What is a substitute for white wine in piccata? ›

The best thing to reach for is a dash of quality white wine vinegar mixed with chicken or vegetable stock. The rule of thumb is 1 tablespoon of vinegar per 1 cup of stock. For this chicken piccata, that would be 1/2 cup stock mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar.

What is the most flavorful white wine for cooking? ›

Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, and dry sparkling wines labeled "brut" are especially good choices. Fuller whites with strong, oaky flavors, like some Chardonnays, don't work as well for cooking because they are lower in acidity and don't provide as much punch as the crisper wines.

What's the difference between Marsala and piccata? ›

While both chicken piccata and chicken Marsala are cooked in the same way, there are a few key differences between the two dishes. Chicken piccata isn't creamy. It's cooked with white wine, chicken broth, capers, and lemon juice. It's tangy and bright instead of rich and creamy.

What is the difference between scallopini and piccata? ›

What's the Difference Between Scallopini and Piccata? Scallopini is the name for a thin slice of meat, usually chicken or veal. When dredged in flour and pan-fried, it is called scaloppine. One type of scallopini dish is piccata, which includes a pan sauce of lemon, capers, white wine or sherry, and butter.

What is the difference between Milanese and piccata? ›

Milanese is a thin, often pounded, piece of boneless chicken (or veal), seasoned with salt and pepper, then breaded… yes, breaded… fried then finished with sautéed mushrooms, wine, parmesan cheese, and parsley. Look…if you add capers…it's piccata…if you bread the chicken…it's Milanese (or Milanesa).

Why is my chicken piccata tough? ›

It happens all the time. The muscle fibers in breast meat denature at lower temperatures and have little to no connective tissue to act as a “backup” to the moisture loss that can occur in the meat itself. Given the frying-then-braising nature of this dish, that tendency to dry out is a recipe for disaster.

What is a good vegetable to serve with chicken piccata? ›

18 Sides To Serve With Chicken Piccata
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  • 02 of 18. Roasted Broccolini. ...
  • 03 of 18. Asparagus Gratin. ...
  • 04 of 18. Creamed Spinach. ...
  • 05 of 18. Brown Rice. ...
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  • 08 of 18. Glazed Carrots.
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What do capers taste like? ›

The taste of a caper is reminiscent of the lemony tang and brininess of green olives, but with a smack of floral tartness all their own. Because they're packed in brine, capers also have a very salty, savory flavor profile.

What does Giada serve with chicken piccata? ›

Chicken piccata can be served with an array of side dishes. Popular choices include buttery mashed potatoes, angel hair pasta or crisp salad with Italian vinaigrette.

What ethnicity is chicken piccata? ›

Chicken piccata as we know it doesn't actually seem to have origins in Italy. It's likely an Italian-American invention, a derivative of a couple of different classic Italian cooking techniques, like scaloppine which means “thin slices of meat (such as veal) sautéed or coated with flour and fried”.

Does chicken piccata contain garlic? ›

Golden, crispy chicken breasts lightly dredged in flour and parmesan cheese, pan fried until a soft golden crust forms and finished off in a buttery, silky, lemon garlic sauce with capers and white wine or stock! It doesn't get any better than this easy chicken piccata for dinner!

What wine wine is best for cooking? ›

Generally, dry red and white wines are recommended for savory dishes. Whether cooking with red or white wine, avoid oaky wines (like Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay), as these become bitter when cooked. Save sweet wines, such as Sauternes, Moscato or sweet Riesling, for dessert recipes such as poached pears.

What white wine is best for Italian cooking? ›

Chardonnay. Chardonnay is one of the best white wines with Italian food! Did you know Chardonnay is the most distributed white wine grape in the world? Chardonnay takes its name from the village of Chardonnay in Macon, a region in Burgundy, France.

What red wine is best for Italian cooking? ›

If you want to make this dish yourself we recommend a full bodied red wine, such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, to give the dish a rich and delectable flavour. Now you know the perfect bottle of wine to accompany your Italian cooking, you can have a go at home yourself!

What wine is best for cooking meat sauce? ›

The best dry red wine for cooking spaghetti sauce is Chianti. Chianti can be either medium or full-bodied, which gives it a good range for use in cooking, but it's the flavor that makes it so loved. The combination of cherry, dried herbs, and smokiness makes it the perfect choice for a range of rich sauces.

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