Sauteed Oyster Mushrooms

Henry and I went to a local restaurant for Christmas Eve dinner. We shared this appetizer which is simplicity itself. It was so delicious that I bought some oyster mushrooms from the supermarket to see if I could replicate the taste at home. It worked. There is no secret ingredient or cooking technique. Just be sure that the mushrooms are very fresh. Served with crusty bread, the dish is heavenly.

olive oil

garlic, minced

oyster mushrooms, trimmed of stems and large caps halved

salt and pepper to taste

parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add garlic. Reduce the heat to medium low and saute gently until garlic is just beginning to turn golden (about 2 minutes). Add the mushrooms and saute ingredients stirring gently for about 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and succulent. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with parsley, if using.