MUSHROOMS IN CHIVE CREAM

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This is an elegant and delicious first course for a special holiday meal or dinner party. It does require last minute prep, but it's very quick to make. I believe this was originally a Bon Apetit recipe.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Lentil

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

24 fresh mushrooms, 2 to 2 1/2 inch diameter, cleaned and stems trimmed (about 2 lbs)
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
1 tablespoonlemon, rind Anjou pear, finely shredded
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup crushed crouton (or cracker crumbs)

Steps:

  • In 12" nonstick skillet cook mushrooms, covered, in hot butter 5- 7 minutes, stirring twice.
  • Remove mushrooms with slotted spoon; set aside and keep warm.
  • Stir the cream, chives, and lemon peel into the skillet.
  • Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly.
  • Stir in reserved mushrooms; heat through (do not cook longer or mushrooms will thin sauce).
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve: for each appetizer serving, sprinkle about 2 tsp of crushed croutons on each plate.
  • Top with 3 mushrooms and about 1 tbsp of the cream sauce.

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