Shitake Mushrooms And Zucchini Recipes

ZUCCHINI AND MUSHROOM SKILLET

Steps:

• Cut zucchini in half and then into 1 inch pieces.
• Heat enough olive oil to saute in a heavy skillet over medium high heat.
• Add zucchini, mushrooms, onion and garlic.
• Stir-fry until the zucchini and mushrooms are just tender and the onion is tender/crisp (about 8 minutes).
• Stir in oregano and salt and pepper to taste.

SHITAKE MUSHROOMS AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet. Add mushrooms and saute until deep brown, about 7 minutes.
• Add garlic and saute another 2 minutes.
• Add zucchini, 2 T. soy sauce, and 1 T. water. Saute until zucchini is tender and becoming translucent.
• In a small bowl, mix (scant) 1 T. cornstarch and 1 T. soy sauce. Pour over vegetables and mix quickly. This will thicken up quickly. (Add a bit of water if needed to help the sauce flow a bit.).

ROASTED SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. With foil, line a baking sheet large enough to hold mushrooms in a single layer.
• Sprinkle baking sheet with wine, olive oil, garlic and herbs. Place mushrooms on baking sheet, brown side up, then sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Place in oven and roast for 20 minutes.
• Turn mushrooms over, roast another 10 minutes, then remove from oven. Serve mushrooms warm as a first course, side dish or on a salad. Or set them aside to grill before serving, to saute or to use in other recipes.

CHINESE-INSPIRED CHICKEN WITH ZUCCHINI AND MUSHROOM MEDLEY

Steps:

• Put chicken in a zip-top bag with enough cornstarch to lightly coat.
• Heat sesame oil and canola oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken to plate. Add all mushrooms and zucchini, adding extra oil if needed, and brown until tender, about 3 minutes, depending on desired texture. Add chicken back into the pan, then add soy and chile paste to taste. Cook for another 2 minutes.

GARLIC SAUTEED SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Combine butter and garlic in saute pan. Heat until butter is melted and garlic starts to sizzle, about 30 seconds. Do not let garlic brown.
• Add mushrooms and saute 3 to 4 minutes, turning until lightly browned. Season to taste with salt and pepper, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

SAUTEED SPINACH AND SHIITAKES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate (reserve skillet).
• Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet. Add as much spinach as will fit; season with salt and pepper. Toss spinach, adding more to skillet as room becomes available. Cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, drain off any excess liquid, and stir in vinegar. Top spinach with mushrooms.