Description
No matter what the season mushrooms lend that rich, earthy flavour that tantalizes our senses and remind of us simpler days.
Ingredients
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- 1 loaf ciabatta bread or bruschetta loaf
- 1/2 lb (250 grams) morel mushrooms, ends trimmed (see note)
- 2 tbsp (25 g/1 oz/1/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 or 2 small garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large or 2 small shallots, minced
- 2 tbsp (30 mL/1 oz) dry white wine or white vermouth
- 1/4 cup (60 mL/2 oz) or more heavy cream
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh chopped chives or scallions
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh herbs (parsley, chervil or savory)
- Coarse sea salt such as fleur de sel or Maldon, for garnish.
Instructions
- Cut the bread into 1–1 1/2-cm thick slices. Heat a ridged skillet and grill the bread slices on both sides until lightly toasted (you don’t need to use any oil). Keep to one side.
- Using a pastry brush or a clean cloth, brush excess dirt from mushrooms (do not soak or rinse with water). Slice mushrooms in half lengthwise and brush away any grit; chop into 1/4-inch pieces if large. If they are small keep whole.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter foams add the garlic and shallots and sauté until they soften and just begin to colour, approximately 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the morels and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add wine, chives and herbs, cover, and cook for 3 minutes more until the wine has bubbled away in the pan.
- Lower the heat and add the cream and simmer until slightly thickened, 2 minutes longer. How much cream you use depends on how rich and creamy you want the dish to be.
- To serve, place the bread onto a plate and spoon over the warm creamy mushrooms.Sprinkle with additional chives, garnish with sea salt, and serve immediately.
Notes
- If morels aren’t available, substitute other exotic or wild mushrooms like oyster, chanterelles, shiitake or cremini, or a combination.
- For a light lunch, you may want to add some shaved Parmesan cheese just before serving to the dish and serve it with a lightly dressed green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290