Mushroom Scampi

YIELD Serves 4

TIME 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced

  • 1.5 lbs mushrooms (black pearl, oyster, etc.)

  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 1/2 cup dry white wine

  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock or water

  • 1 tsp kosher salt

  • 1/4 tsp red-pepper flakes

  • Black pepper

  • 1/2 cup parsley leaves, roughly chopped

  • 4 tbsp lemon juice

  • Pasta, to serve

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

  • Melt the butter and oil, add the shallot, and stir for about 1 minute, or until slightly softened.

  • Add the mushrooms and cook until they are soft but not reduced, 3-5 minutes.

  • Add the garlic and toss until fragrant.

  • Add the wine, stock, salt, red-pepper flakes, some black pepper and half of the parsley.

  • Increase the heat slightly higher and cook, stirring occasionally, until the wine has reduced by half and thickened slightly (3-5 minutes.)

  • Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.

  • Season with salt as needed.

  • To serve, place on top of pasta and top with the rest of the parsley.