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         Ovenroasted Shiitake Mushrooms With Garlic And Coarse Salt
 
 Recipe By     : CHEF DU JOUR CRESCENT DRAGONWAGON SHOW #DJ9339 
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Tvfn
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         Oil spray
    1      Pound         Shiitake mushrooms -- stems removed
                         (about 1 1/4 pounds with stems; save the
                         stems for stock)
    1      Tablespoon    olive oil -- (1 to 3)
    1      Tablespoon    very finely minced or pureed fresh garlic
    1 1/2  Teaspoons     coarse sea salt (if salt is in very large -- you may 
 crush it a b
                         crystals
                         Herb sprigs -- optional, for
                         garnish (thyme or a bit of rosemary)
 
 Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray the pan with oil. Place Shiitakes in baking 
 dish; caps up or down, it makes no difference. Make sure pan is big enough so 
 the mushrooms are not on top of each other; they need air space and breathing 
 room to roast up properly. 
 Toss the mushrooms with the oil, garlic, and salt. Pop the pan in the oven, 
 uncovered, and let bake 10 to 12 minutes. Take them out. Shake the pan a few 
 times. Some of the mushrooms should be starting to get a little golden on the 
 lighter, underneath side of the caps. You will probably need to put them back 
 in for a few more minutes say, 3 to 5 minutes, maybe more if your oven wasn't 
 really hot when you put them in. At least a third of the mushrooms should be 
 starting to color and get a little crunchy. Using the lesser amount of oil, 
 this will happen more quickly. Serve, warm or at room temperature, with an 
 optional decorative sprig of herb. 
 Yield: 6 to 8 as a starter; however, most people will want two portions 
 
 
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