Recipe: Pan-Roasted Hen Of The Woods Mushrooms [edit]

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add about 1 tbsp. of oil, then add a large handful of the mushrooms (just enough to loosely cover the bottom of the pan). Salt and pepper the mushrooms and let them sizzle undisturbed until they begin to brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes.

Step 2

Turn each mushroom slice over. Add a little of the minced shallot and garlic and a little butter and thyme. Continue cooking the mushrooms until they are tender, moving them around in the pan from time to time, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the mushrooms to a plate lined with a paper towel. Wipe out the skillet and repeat until all the mushrooms are cooked.

Step 3

To serve, wipe out the skillet one last time and heat over medium. Add a skim of oil. Add all the mushrooms, some salt and pepper, and some fresh thyme leave and butter if you like and cook, tossing the mushrooms in the hot pan, until they are heated through.