Food Network Portobello Mushroom

FRIED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Whisk 1 egg with 1/4 cup milk and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; season with salt and pepper. Mix 1 cup panko with 1/4 cup chopped parsley and the zest of 1/2 lemon; season with salt and pepper. Dip 3 quartered portobello caps (gills scraped out) in the egg and dredge in the panko. Shallow-fry in olive oil until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Sprinkle with salt. Serve with lemon wedges.

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
• Remove the gills and stems from the underside of the mushrooms and trim the edges off. Slice into 1/4-inch strips.
• Measure flour into a pie plate. In another pie plate or bowl, combine panko, Parmigiano, parsley, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper.
• Dredge the mushrooms in flour, followed by the egg wash and finally in the panko.
• Working in batches, place the breaded mushroom slices in the hot oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray.

STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper together. Brush portobello with vinaigrette. Bake portobello on wire rack for 20 minutes.
• Saute pancetta until crispy, then drain fat from skillet.
• Add a little olive oil, onion, diced mushroom stem, thyme, rosemary, and saute until there is no more juice in skillet, and onions are getting some color.
• Transfer this mixture into a bowl and add bread crumbs, parsley, 1/2 the cheese, a pinch of salt and pepper, to your taste. Mix well. Spoon onto mushroom cap pressing lightly. Put the remaining cheese on stuffing and bake for 16 to 20 minutes until cheese is golden.
• This can also be broiled to desired color.

MARINATED AND GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat grill or grill pan.
• Clean mushrooms and lay with gills up in a shallow baking pan. In a bowl combine olive oil, butter, red pepper flakes, garlic, wine and zest. Whisk to combine and pour over mushrooms. Marinate mushrooms at room temperature for 20 minutes, turning once. Pat mushrooms dry and place gill side up in grill pan. Grill slowly for about 20 minutes, then turn and grill for about 5 to 10 minutes more. Slice and serve with polenta. Garnish with chopped parsley.

PORTABELLA MUSHROOM FAJITAS

Steps:

• Spray large skillet with olive oil cooking spray.
• Over medium-high heat cook mushrooms, bell peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, crushed red pepper and salt, 4-6 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Sprinkle with cilantro and lime juice.
• Cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
• Spoon approximately 1/2 cup mushroom mixture onto each warm tortilla and roll up.
• Serve with sour cream and salsa.

SHRIMP STUFFED PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Remove stems from mushroom caps and dice stems, set aside.
• Carefully scrape away the dark gills from the bottoms of the mushroom caps and discard.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add shrimp, onion, chopped stems and bell pepper to skillet, sauteing until shrimp is pink and other ingredients are softened, being careful not to overcook the shrimp (shrimp will get rubbery if overcooked).
• Remove mixture from heat and place in a large mixing bowl (do not drain liquid).
• Add cream cheese to mixture and stir well.
• Then add all other ingredients, except mushroom caps and one half cup shredded cheddar cheese, and mix well.
• Spray an 8x11 glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Carefully stuff the mushroom caps with stuffing mixture and place into baking dish.
• Evenly spread remaining half cup of cheddar cheese over stuffed caps.
• Place dish into preheated oven, and bake for apx. 45 minutes to one hour.