Shiitake Mushroom and Caper "caviar"

Name: Shiitake Mushroom and Caper "caviar"
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and quartered; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 shallots, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 cup garlic clove; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon capers, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Submitted by Rita1652

"Enjoy on grilled french bread, toasted pita or brioche, crackers dip into fresh vegetables or top a grilled steak or chicken. Optional:Your choice of Mushrooms may be added and or subbed to the shiitake."

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photo by Sharon123

Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
¹⁄₂ cup garlic clove
¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt

directions

In large sauté pan, heat olive oil and sauté mushrooms for 5 minutes.
Add shallots and thyme. Cook for 3 minutes longer or until moisture is gone; remove from heat and cool.
In another sauté pan, heat 1/4 cup olive oil. Place garlic cloves in oil and cook over medium heat until light golden brown. Cool garlic and reserve oil for later use. .
In a food procesor, place garlic, black pepper, parsley and mushroom mixture. Pulse a few times to finely chop mixture, and add a little oil at a time to make mixture loose. Do not puree mixture.
Add capers and adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve with fresh grilled bread.

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Reviews

I halved the recipe and served it on whole wheat French bread, which was toasted. Delish! I introduced a friend to capers, then let him try this and he loved it too! It has a little bite from the garlic, we loved it! Thanks Rita!

Sharon123