Seared Wild Mushrooms Recipe (2024)

By Martha Rose Shulman

Seared Wild Mushrooms Recipe (1)

Total Time
10-12 minutes for seared mushrooms
Rating
4(80)
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When I was in Paris recently, wild mushrooms – cèpes (porchinis) in particular – seemed to be on every restaurant menu. It was the season. Inspired, I went to the market and bought a small amount of wild mushrooms – some girolles, oyster mushrooms and others (but not cèpes, which were out of my price range). In fact they were all pretty much out of my price range, as they often are here. But I didn’t need too many to make enough pan-seared mushrooms for a few unforgettable bruschetta. You can also serve them over a bowl of quinoa or other grains, with strips of egg pancake scattered over the top. The pan-seared mushrooms take only about 10 minutes to cook; make sure the pan is nice and hot when you add them so that they sear right away. Once they have begun to sweat you can turn down the heat a bit and add the other ingredients.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

  • 2tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1pound wild mushrooms, torn into smaller pieces if large, cleaned if necessary
  • ½cup chopped onion or 2 shallots, minced
  • 2garlic cloves, minced, plus ½ garlic clove, intact
  • 1teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • 1teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or sage
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • ¼cup dry white wine
  • For Bruschetta or Big Bowls

    • 8thick slices country bread or 2 to 3 cups cooked quinoa
    • 2ounces Parmesan, crumbled or grated
    • 2eggs
    • Chopped flat-leaf parsley for garnish

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

395 calories; 17 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 42 grams carbohydrates; 8 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 16 grams protein; 590 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step

    1

    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.

  2. Step

    2

    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.

  3. 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.

Tip

  • Advance preparation: The cooked mushrooms will keep for a few days in the refrigerator and can be reheated in a pan on top of the stove.

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Sam

Good feta works well with this, too.

ZGBNM

I thought rosemary was overpowering; thyme only, next time. Often, when I don’t have wine open, I’ll use a splash of dry vermouth without problems. Rubbing garlic on the bread is key.

CCScotty

Used baby portobello mushrooms to pair this w steak. Easy and delicious!

Christina

I made this and not only was it a nice change in terms of an easy dinner for the family, but everyone thought it was very good. I streamlined it quite a bit, just making garlic bread, from a rustic European loaf, a thin plain omelet on top with the consistency of a crepe, and then mozerella cheese put back in the oven to melt, topped with mushroom in butter and olive oil with thyme only. While I'm sure the recipe was much better then mine, I just took the idea and simplified it.

Beth

I made this recently with a small tweak- had no wine so I used balsamic vinegar, and it turned out delicious.

Sam

Good feta works well with this, too.

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Seared Wild Mushrooms Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to prepare wild mushrooms for eating? ›

Tear or cut cleaned mushrooms into medium sized pieces. Heat a thin layer of oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the mushrooms when the oil is hot. Continue to cook the mushrooms as they release their liquid. The excess liquid will cook off and concentrate the flavor of the mushrooms.

How long should wild mushrooms be cooked? ›

Directions. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add mushrooms and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until tender.

What are the best wild mushrooms for cooking? ›

I tend to gravitate towards maitake, shiitake, criminis and oyster mushrooms but feel free to use as many varieties as you prefer. They all have just a slightly different flavor but together they just explode with a woodsy mushroomy goodness that I love the MOST.

What is the general rule for eating wild mushrooms? ›

5 Important Rules

Always be 100% sure of identification. Always cook your mushrooms thoroughly. Only eat a small amount when trying a new type of mushroom. Only try one type of mushroom at a time - and wait 24 hours for any reactions.

How to clean and cook wild mushrooms? ›

Trim off the dirty bottom tip of the mushroom and then split open the vase-shaped mushroom. Rinse and rub the inside and outside of the mushroom to clean away the forest debris and dirt. Place the damp, cleaned mushrooms on a towel-lined pan to drain and dry out again.

How do you know if mushrooms are cooked enough? ›

Sauté and Evaporate: Add the mushrooms and let them brown briefly. They will release moisture; allow it to evaporate completely. Achieve Golden Perfection: Continue to cook and stir the mushrooms until they turn golden brown, adjusting the heat as needed.

How do you know when mushrooms are fully cooked? ›

Cook the mushrooms until browned and reduced by half.

Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until all the moisture has evaporated and the mushrooms start to turn dark reddish-brown with golden spots, 5 to 8 minutes more.

Do you wash wild mushrooms before cooking? ›

Regardless of the different schools of thought on how to get that pesky dirt off mushrooms, there is no doubt that it is important to clean mushrooms before cooking, one way or another. Vegetables (and fruits) can sometimes carry germs that can lead to foodborne illness, so it is important to be mindful.

Should I sauté mushrooms in oil or butter? ›

Olive Oil + Butter.

Sautéed mushrooms with butter have their benefits, but so do sautéed mushrooms with olive oil. I use both oil and butter for a dynamic duo that pairs searing (oil) with rich, satisfying flavor (butter). (I also use both in my Sauteed Spinach.)

What should we not do before cooking mushrooms? ›

"Adding salt before throwing mushrooms in the pan or immediately after will draw out the water from them, making them simmer in their own liquids," says Sofia Norton, RD. This can result in rubbery and tough mushrooms with little flavor.

How do you cook mushrooms from the woods? ›

Preparation
  1. Brush any soil off mushrooms; cut mushrooms into 1-inch dice.
  2. Melt butter with oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. When butter stops sizzling, add mushrooms; sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add shallots, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Sauté 2 minutes and serve.

What is the most poisonous wild mushroom? ›

The world's most poisonous mushroom, Amanita phalloides, is growing in BC. ABSTRACT: Amatoxins in Amanita phalloides, commonly known as the death cap mushroom, are responsible for 90% of the world's mushroom-related fatalities.

What is the most popular wild mushroom? ›

Morels (Edible)

Morels are one of America's most popular and highly regarded mushrooms. They range in color from cream to almost black, and their honeycomb pattern makes them easy to spot.

What is the tastiest mushroom to eat? ›

Maitake. Also called Hen-of-the-wood, this is pound-for-pound the most flavorful mushroom around. You could definitely say we're maitake fans. It's extremely versatile, just as good sautéed with butter as it is on pizza.

What do you soak wild mushrooms in? ›

While a soak isn't necessary, it is a good way to clean morels and make sure that there's no dirt or bugs in any of the crevices. The best way to soak morels is to place them in a bowl of lightly salted water for about five minutes. Once the soak is done, be sure to thoroughly pat the morels dry.

Is it safe to eat wild mushrooms raw? ›

Yes, but not necessarily recommended. While some types of mushrooms are safe to eat raw, cooking them can make them tastier and more nutritious. Mushrooms contain chitin, a fibrous substance that is difficult to digest and can only be broken down by cooking.

Are wild mushrooms in my yard edible? ›

Hen-of-the-woods, oyster, and sulphur shelf mushrooms are safe, delicious, and nutritious wild varieties prized by mushroom hunters. While these and many other mushrooms are safe to consume, eating varieties like the death cap, false morels, and Conocybe filaris can cause serious adverse health effects and even death.

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