WILD MUSHROOMS SAUTEED WITH CHESTNUTS AND THYME

WILD MUSHROOMS SAUTEED WITH CHESTNUTS AND THYME image

Yield 6-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

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6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
8 large shallots,sliced (about 2 cups)
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds assorted fresh wild mushrooms (such as
stemmed shiitake, crimini and oyster), sliced
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
3/4 cup Madeira
1 7.25-ounce jar roasted, peeled whole chestnuts, halved (about 1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup heavy cream
chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender and golden, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter and stir until melted. Add mushrooms; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until tender and brown, about 10 minutes. Add thyme and stir 1 minute. Add Madeira and simmer until almost evaporated, about 1 minute. Add chestnuts and heavy cream andsimmer until cream thickens and coats mushroom mixture, about 1 minute. Season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and sprinkle with chives. Serves 6 to 8.