Grouper With Shiitake Mushroom Sauce Recipe 55

FETTUCCINE WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Place dried mushrooms in medium bowl. Add hot water and let soak until softened, about 30 minutes. Remove mushrooms from water, squeezing excess water back into bowl. Strain and reserve soaking liquid. Slice mushrooms, discarding stems.
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until fat renders, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Pour off half of fat. Add shallots to bacon in skillet and sauté 1 minute. Add dried and fresh mushrooms and rosemary and sauté 3 minutes. Add stock and mushroom-soaking liquid. Boil until liquid is reduced to glaze, about 10 minutes. Add half and half and simmer until beginning to thicken, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Add pasta to large pot of boiling salted water. Cook until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, rewarm mushroom sauce over medium-low heat.
• Drain pasta. Add to sauce and stir until coated. Mix in 2/3 cup Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to plates. Sprinkle with parsley.

GROUPER WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOM SAUCE RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Remove mushrooms from their soaking liquid and slice them into thin pieces, set aside Pour 1/4 cup soaking liquid into a mixing bowl Stir in sherry, soy sauce, 1 T. lime juice and sugar, set mixture aside. Rinse fillet under cold water, pat dry, rub with remaining T lime juice, then rub the cornstarch evenly over both sides of the fish Heat oil in large, heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the fish and sear it on one side for two minutes, carefully turn the fillet over and sear it on the other side for two minutes, transfer fish to a plate. Add the mushrooms, scallions, ginger, garlic and pepper to the hot skillet. Cook the mixture on high for one minute, then reduce the heat to low. Pour in the sherry mixture, replace the fillet, cover the skillet. Steam the fish until it is opaque, about five minutes. Transfer fish to warmed serving platter and spoon the sauce around it.

PEA TORTELLINI WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• If using fresh peas, blanch in boiling water for about 90 seconds; if using frozen peas, soak them in cold water a few minutes to thaw.
• Place 1 cup of peas, 2 tablespoons Parmesan and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor or blender and puree.
• Fold in ricotta; season with salt and pepper.
• Set up a small prep bowl with cold water to seal tortellinis; keep wonton skins covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.
• To make the tortellini, spoon 1 teaspoon filling in the center of each skin.
• Dip your finger in the water and run it around the edges of the skin.
• Fold it over diagonally forming a triangle; press to seal.
• Dampen the two points and bring them together forming a ring and press. See how easy? Continue making tortellini until all of the puree is used; set aside.
• Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
• In a large skillet cook the shallot, shiitakes, and garlic over medium heat until softened and fragrant.
• Add remaining 1/4 cup of peas and broth; simmer to thicken slightly.
• Cook tortellini in boiling water until skins become translucent, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer tortellini to skillet with the mushroom sauce and adjust seasonings; turn off heat and swirl in butter.
• To serve, divide among 4 serving plates, garnish with with shaved Parmesan, pea shoots, if using, and a little more olive oil.

SHIITAKE-BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Combine beef, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, Sherry, garlic, ginger and sesame oil in medium bowl. Cover; chill 1 to 2 hours.
• Soak mushrooms in 2 cups hot water until soft. Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid. Cut mushroom caps into quarters; discard stems. Combine broccoli and mushroom liquid in shallow medium saucepan. Cover and boil until broccoli is just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to plate. Boil liquid until reduced to 3 tablespoons, about 4 minutes. Pour liquid into small bowl and cool completely. Whisk cornstarch into mushroom liquid. Set aside.
• Heat vegetable oil in heavy large nonstick wok or skillet over high heat until almost smoking. Add mushrooms and stir-fry 1 minute. Add beef mixture and green onions and stir-fry until beef is almost cooked through, about 3 minutes. Toss in broccoli and stir until broccoli is heated through, about 1 minute. Pour in cornstarch mixture and stir until liquid boils and thickens, about 30 seconds. Transfer to platter. Season generously with pepper and serve, passing soy sauce separately.

SHIITAKE MUSHROOM GRAVY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan.
• Add flour and stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture becomes the consistency of wet sand.
• Add mushrooms and cook 5 minutes more.
• Pour in stock and soy sauce.
• Bring to a slow boil and cook 20 to 30 minutes until thickened.
• Adjust seasoning with apple cider vinegar, sea salt and black pepper.

PAPPARDELLE AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS IN SAFFRON CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Place a large stock pot (8-quart or larger) of lightly salted water over high heat, to bring to a boil for the pasta. In a large nonstick or well-seasoned saute pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add mushroom slices. Saute until mushrooms are limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon, and set aside in a bowl.
• Add diced tomato to the pan. Saute until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon, and place in a bowl.
• Add 1/2 tablespoon of the remaining oil to the pan. Add yellow peppers, and saute until limp, about 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl. Add garlic to the pan and saute lightly; do not brown. Remove to bowl of peppers. Place pappardelle in pot of boiling water, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
• While pasta is cooking, add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil to the saute pan. Increase heat to medium-high, and add shrimp. Saute until shrimp are pink but not fully cooked, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, and place in a bowl.
• Reduce heat under pan to medium, and add wine, fish stock or clam broth, chicken stock and any juices collected in the bowls of mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers and shrimp. Stir well with a wooden spoon, scraping the bottom of the pan. Add the cream and saffron, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring, until sauce thickens and turns yellow from the saffron, about 3 minutes. Add the reserved vegetables and shrimp. Heat through, and add salt and pepper to taste. Add butter, if desired, and stir gently until it has melted. Add chives, reduce heat to very low, and cover pan.
• Drain pasta well, and transfer to a warm serving bowl. Add saffron cream sauce, and toss gently to mix well. Serve immediately.

SESAME CHICKEN WITH GINGER SHIITAKE CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place sesame seeds in a shallow bowl; dip chicken in sesame seeds., In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, cook and stir the mushrooms, ginger and garlic in soy sauce and butter for 3 minutes. Add cream and mustard; cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until thickened. Serve sauce with chicken and rice.

CREAMY SHIITAKE ALFREDO

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high. Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until shallots are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and thyme and cook until mushrooms are tender, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stir in cream, and cook until warmed (do not let boil). Season with salt and pepper. Add pasta to skillet, toss to combine, and top with Parmesan.