Description
Sautéed oyster mushroom delicacy brings earthy woodland flavors to dinner tables with simple, elegant preparation. Hearty mushrooms offer rich umami notes that complement countless dishes and welcome diners into a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) fresh oyster mushrooms
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) olive oil
- 1 small shallot
- 1 tbsp finely chopped soft herbs (chives, parsley, or tarragon)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Flaky salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Delicately separate oyster mushrooms into bite-sized clusters, ensuring each piece maintains its organic structure while facilitating uniform cooking.
- Heating: Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat until the surface develops a subtle, shimmering texture that indicates optimal cooking temperature.
- Initial Sautéing: Carefully introduce mushroom pieces into the hot oil, gently rotating to coat each morsel and prevent potential adhesion to the skillet surface.
- Caramelization: Allow mushrooms to sauté undisturbed for 4-5 minutes, developing rich golden-brown caramelization and encouraging natural moisture release.
- Flavor Enhancement: Reduce heat and integrate butter, finely minced shallots, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly and create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Final Cooking: Continue sautéing for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing shallots to become translucent and mushrooms to achieve a deep, mahogany-like coloration with complex culinary depth.
- Finishing: Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped herbs and optional flaky sea salt, creating a refined and aromatic presentation that highlights the mushrooms’ natural essence.
- Serving: Present immediately to preserve the mushrooms’ robust, caramelized texture and vibrant herbaceous undertones, ensuring a memorable gastronomic experience.
Notes
- Prep Carefully: Break mushrooms gently to maintain delicate cluster shapes while ensuring even cooking surfaces.
- Heat Control Matters: Use medium-high heat with shimmering oil to develop perfect golden-brown caramelization without burning.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Give mushrooms enough space in the skillet to release moisture and achieve rich, deep coloration instead of steaming.
- Timing is Critical: Sauté undisturbed for initial 4-5 minutes, then stir occasionally to create uniform browning and maximize flavor development.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg