Coconut-Curry Grilled Portobello Mushrooms (Print View)

Grilled portobellos in coconut-curry marinade offer bold flavor in an easy plant-based main or side option.

# Components:

→ Produce

01 - 4 large portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated

→ Dairy & Alternatives

04 - 1/2 cup full-fat, unsweetened coconut milk

→ Pantry

05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
07 - 2 tsp curry powder
08 - 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
11 - 1/2 tsp sea salt

→ Garnish (Optional)

12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
13 - Lime wedges

# Method:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, olive oil, lime juice, curry powder, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, ground cumin, black pepper, and sea salt until thoroughly combined.
02 - Place the portobello mushrooms in a large dish or zip-top bag. Pour the prepared marinade over the mushrooms, ensuring all surfaces are evenly coated. Allow to marinate for a minimum of 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours for a more intense flavor, turning occasionally.
03 - Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
04 - Remove the marinated mushrooms from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Reserve the leftover marinade for basting. Place the mushrooms gill-side down on the preheated grill and cook for 5–6 minutes. Flip the mushrooms, brush them with the reserved marinade, and continue grilling for another 5–6 minutes, or until tender and exhibiting slight charring.
05 - Transfer the grilled portobello mushrooms to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple pantry staples with big flavor impact
  • Perfect for both weeknight dinners and impressive entertaining
  • Completely plant-based without sacrificing satisfaction
02 -
  • Portobellos are simply mature cremini mushrooms with a meatier texture
  • These mushrooms can be prepared up to a day ahead and reheated
  • Each serving contains only 135 calories while delivering incredible flavor
  • Perfect for meal prep as they maintain their texture when stored properly
03 -
  • For even more flavor, score the tops of the mushrooms in a crosshatch pattern before marinating to help the flavors penetrate deeper.
  • When selecting portobellos, look for caps that are slightly curved downward, indicating freshness.
  • If cooking indoors, invest in a cast iron grill pan for the best char marks and heat retention.
  • The reserved marinade makes an excellent sauce when simmered for 5 minutes to kill any bacteria from the raw mushrooms.

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