Seared Mushrooms With Garlic and Thyme

Name: Seared Mushrooms With Garlic and Thyme
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 12 ounces mushrooms (such as maitake, oyster, and/or king trumpet), cut into large pieces; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 2 sprigs thyme; 2 garlic cloves, crushed

By Chris MoroccoPhotography by Nicole Franzen

September 22, 2015

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Our idea of magic mushrooms is crisp, golden (legal) substances with the power to lend a bass note of flavor to grain salads, turn a piece of ricotta toast into a meal, or stand alone as a savory side. Learn how to make this recipe and more in our online cooking class with Sur la Table.

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