SHIITAKE MUSHROOM AND CAPER "CAVIAR"

Shiitake Mushroom and Caper

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Onions

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.5, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 3.3, Sodium 220.6, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 2.9