Master Recipe Creamy Sautéed Mushrooms Shallots

MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Place mushrooms in a nonstick skillet over medium heat; add water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until water is evaporated, about 5 minutes.
• Whisk cream and flour into mushrooms until flour is incorporated. Add Asiago cheese, shallot, salt, and black pepper to mushroom mixture, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until sauce thickens, about 7 minutes.

CREAMY SAUTEED MUSHROOMS WITH TOAST

Steps:

• Divide butter between 2 heavy large skillets and melt over medium-high heat. Divide shallots between skillets; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Divide mushrooms between skillets. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until almost tender, about 8 minutes. Divide Marsala between skillets; stir until evaporated, about 1 minute. Pour 1 cup cream into each skillet; cook until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Combine mushrooms in 1 skillet. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover; chill. Before serving, rewarm over medium heat, thinning with more cream if necessary.)
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Place bread slices on baking sheets. Brush with olive oil; sprinkle with pepper. Bake until beginning to brown, about 15 minutes. Stir parsley into mushroom mixture; transfer to chafing dish. Serve with toasts.

MOREL MUSHROOMS WITH BUTTER AND SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Add the butter, olive oil, thyme, shallot and garlic to a large high-sided skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and shallots are softened, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, gently stirring occasionally, until they release moisture and are golden brown on edges of stems, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

SAUTEED MOREL MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Brush mushrooms clean. Trim ends and cut mushrooms in half lengthwise.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add mushrooms, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; stir gently with a spatula to evenly coat mushrooms with the oil. Cook, stirring often, until mushrooms begin to brown and soften, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add shallots and thyme, then turn heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until shallots soften and just begin to brown, about 4 minutes. Add butter, parsley, and lemon juice; stir to melt butter and blend ingredients.
• Remove from heat and sprinkle with lemon zest and additional black pepper if desired. Serve hot.

SAUTEED WILD MUSHROOMS WITH SHALLOTS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Trim the mushrooms, wash them in cold water and drain well.
• If the mushrooms are large, slice them or cut them in halves or quarters.
• Heat a large, heavy skillet and add the olive oil. When it is very hot and almost smoking, add the mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook over high heat, shaking and tossing the skillet so that the mushrooms cook evenly until they are browned and crisp. They should be almost mahogany in color.
• Add the butter, and quickly sprinkle in the bread crumbs, shallots and garlic, and toss well for 10 seconds. Add the parsley and serve immediately.

MUSHROOM SHALLOT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet, melt butter, add garlic and shallots and sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, over moderate heat for 5-7 minutes, until mushrooms are soft.
• Stir in wine and cook over high heat for 2-3 minutes more.
• Add basil and parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Heat through.

SAUTéED PORCINI MUSHROOMS WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Detach the caps from the stems of the mushrooms. Wipe the caps clean with a damp dish towel to get rid of any dirt. Clean the stems, and cut into two or three pieces each, lengthwise. If the caps are small, leave them whole; if not, cut them into large chunks.
• Coat a large frying pan with a thin film of oil. Put over medium heat, and sauté the large pieces of mushroom for a few minutes before adding any smaller pieces. Toss periodically, cooking until they turn golden brown and their liquid has been released. Drain on paper towels.
• Return the drained mushrooms to the skillet, and add the parsley and garlic or shallot. Sauté over medium heat for a minute or two, and serve sprinkled with salt and pepper to taste.

SAUTEED MUSHROOMS WITH SHALLOTS AND THYME

Steps:

• Heat skillet on HIGH. Add 1 1/2 Tbsp clarified butter to pan on HIGH;* swirl to coat pan.
• Add 4 cups mushrooms. Don't toss or stir until mushrooms start to brown, 1-2 minute Cook 1-2 min more. Remove from pan.
• Repeat steps 1 & 2 with remaining butter and mushrooms. Return reserved mushrooms to pan.
• Sprinkle shallots and thyme over mushrooms. Cook, stirring 1 min until herbs evenly coat mushrooms. Season to taste with salt and pepper.