Quick Easy Pan Seared Wild Mushrooms Recipes

QUICK SAUTéED WILD MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Gently wipe the mushrooms.
• Trim and discard any tough stems. (Shiitake stems are great for stocks, but are too tough to eat. The very bottom of mushroom clusters like hen of the woods may have a slightly woody layer, so trim it away).
• Slice the mushrooms 1/8 of an inch to 1/4-inch thick.
• Warm the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the shallots, cook 1 minute, and add the mushrooms.
• Cook, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the mushrooms have released their juices and begin to brown.
• Stir in the garlic and white wine, increase the heat to high, and cook about 2 more minutes, until the wine has evaporated.
• Toss in the herbs; stir well and season to taste. Stir in the parsley and serve.

QUICK & EASY PAN SEARED WILD MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Rinse the mushrooms to remove any dirt. See info in blog post for removing/trimming stems. We left small or petite mushrooms whole, halved the medium sized ones, and quartered the larger ones. Most of the chanterelles we left intact with the exception of a few very large ones.
• Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add all of the mushrooms. Cook the mushrooms, stirring frequently, until they release all of their water, 10-15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the butter over medium heat in a small sauté pan. Once melted, add the garlic and cook, stirring a few times, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the parsley and cook for 2-3 minutes more.
• Once the mushrooms have released their liquid, drain off any water in the pan. Add the wine, ¼ cup at a time, stirring well between additions.
• Add the garlic to the mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Cook everything for an additional 5 minutes or so, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.

SEARED WILD MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a wide, heavy nonstick skillet or a wok over high heat. Add mushrooms. Let sear without moving for about 30 seconds, then toss and stir in the pan until they begin to sweat, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn heat to medium, add another tablespoon oil and onion or shallots and cook, stirring, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add minced garlic, thyme and rosemary or sage. Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook over medium heat until mushrooms are soft, about 5 more minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring, until it is no longer visible in the pan. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat.
• Beat 1 of the eggs in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Heat an 8-inch nonstick omelet pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil, swirl pan, then add egg and swirl pan to coat evenly. Shake and tilt the pan and lift the edges of the egg pancake with a rubber spatula to allow egg to run underneath itself. When just about set flip over to briefly cook any runny egg on top, then transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining egg. Cut egg pancakes into strips.
• For bruschette, lightly toast bread and brush with olive oil. If desired, rub with a cut clove of garlic. Top with mushrooms. Sprinkle on Parmesan and egg strips, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve. For quinoa bowls, spoon quinoa into wide bowls and top with mushrooms. Sprinkle on Parmesan and egg strips. Garnish with chopped parsley, and serve.