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PAN-ROASTED


MUSHROOMS


WITH THYME AND SHALLOTS


SERVES 4 TO 6


1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1½ pounds button or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and
sliced into quarters
1 medium shallot, finely minced (about ¼ cup)
2 medium cloves garlic, minced or grated on a
Microplane (about 2 teaspoons)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper




  1.  Heat    the oil in  a   large   nonstick    skillet over    high    heat    until

    shimmering. Add the mushrooms and cook, tossing and
    stirring frequently, until they have given up their liquid
    and the liquid has completely evaporated, about 8
    minutes. Continue cooking, tossing and stirring
    frequently, until the mushrooms are deep brown, about
    10 minutes longer.



  2. Add the shallot, garlic, and thyme and toss to distribute
    evenly. Cook, stirring and tossing, until fragrant, about

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