Pan Seared Mushrooms With Green Garlic Butter Food

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.

SCALLOPS AND MUSHROOMS (PAN SEARED)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. DO NOT USE A NON-STICK SKILLET.
• When butter begins to foam, add the minced garlic, scallions, and mushrooms and sauté for 2 minutes, or until tender.
• Add the scallops and sprinkle with half of the garlic powder, half of the salt and half of the pepper. Saute covered for about 3-5 minutes, or until the scallops begin to turn opaque (white).
• Turn the scallops over and sprinkle the rest of the garlic powder, salt and pepper.
• Cover again and continue to sauté another 1 or 2 minutes.
• Once the scallops are cooked, remove to a plate and cover the plate with the lid from the skillet.
• Add the sherry to the skillet that contains the butter, mushrooms and scallions and continue to heat for 1 or 2 minutes.
• Place 6 scallops on each of the 2 dinner plates. Spoon the sauce with the mushrooms and scallions over the scallops and serve.

BUTTERY PAN ROASTED MUSHROOMS AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a heavy frying pan (I like cast iron)cook onion and butter on med-high to high heat until onion is tender.
• Add mushrooms and cook until they start to brown, stirring often.
• Add asparagus, salt, and pepper to taste and cook until crisp-tender. This dish is best when the asparagus is still a bit crisp and bright green. Serve hot.