Kelleighs Warm Shiitake Mushroom Salad Recipes

WARM MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Clean the mushrooms by brushing the tops with a clean sponge. Don't wash them! Remove and discard the stems and slice the caps 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. In a large saute pan, heat the butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until bubbly. Add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper to the pan, and saute for 3 minutes over medium heat, tossing frequently. Reduce the heat to low and saute for another 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked through.
• Meanwhile, arrange the arugula on 4 lunch plates (or on a platter) and cover each portion with 2 slices of prosciutto. When the mushrooms are cooked, add the sherry vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot pan. Spoon the mushrooms and sauce on top of the prosciutto. With a vegetable peeler, make large shavings of Parmesan cheese and place on top of the hot mushrooms. Sprinkle with the sun-dried tomatoes, parsley leaves, salt, and pepper, and serve warm.

WARM SHIITAKE SLAW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in large skillet over high heat. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry 1 minute. Add the garlic and cabbage and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir in the soy sauce, black pepper, lime juice and the toasted sesame seeds. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
• Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish (sold already toasted in large shaker jars on Asian foods aisle) .

SPINACH SALAD WITH SEARED SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Mix together the vinegar and lemon juice with the garlic, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard using a fork or a small whisk. Whisk in the olive oil and the yogurt or buttermilk if using. Set aside.
• Combine the spinach, nuts, celery, and goat cheese in a salad bowl.
• Heat a pan over medium high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil and when very hot, add the mushrooms. Shake the pan once, then let the mushrooms cook without moving them around until they begin to sweat and soften (watch closely). After about a minute or two, when they have begun to sear and release moisture, you can move them around in the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Add to the spinach mixture and toss with the dressing. Serve at once.

WARM ESCAROLE SALAD WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Using slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to paper towels; reserve mushrooms.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and sauté until crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels to drain; reserve pancetta.
• Carefully whisk vinegar into drippings in same skillet. Bring to simmer over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits. Add Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, mustard and 3 tablespoons oil, then brandy. Bring to simmer. Place escarole in large bowl; pour warm vinaigrette over. Toss to coat. Mix in reserved mushrooms and pancetta. Season with salt and pepper.
• *Pancetta, Italian bacon cured in salt, is available at Italian markets and some specialty foods stores.

WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS AND RED ONION

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt to a simmer. Remove from heat; stir in onion. Let cool completely. If desired, refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week. Drain, reserving onion and 1/3 cup liquid.
• Place spinach in a large bowl. In a large straight-sided skillet or shallow pot, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden brown in places, about 15 minutes. Add about one-quarter of spinach and cook just until collapsed, about 1 minute. Immediately spoon mushroom mixture over spinach in bowl; add reserved pickled onion and pickling liquid, remaining 1/4 cup oil, and sesame seeds. Toss to evenly coat. Season with salt and pepper; serve.

WARM QUINOA, SPINACH, AND SHIITAKE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat broiler; set rack 4 inches from heat. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• On a large rimmed broiler-proof baking sheet, toss mushrooms with half the dressing (reserve the rest); broil, tossing occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and mushrooms are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine quinoa, 3 cups water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Place spinach in a large bowl; add hot mushrooms, quinoa, and reserved dressing. Toss to combine (spinach will wilt slightly). Top with crumbled feta, and serve immediately.

FLANK STEAK WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOM SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.To prepare steak, sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over both sides of steak. Place steak on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove the steak from oven; loosely cover with foil.To prepare sauce, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add 1/2 cup onion and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; sauté for 4 minutes. Add broth, wine, and vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, and cook until reduced to 1 1/4 cups (about 6 minutes). Add green onions, and cook for 1 minute.Slice steak diagonally across the grain into 1/4-inch slices. Serve steak with mushroom sauce.