Golden Oyster Mushrooms

Golden Oysters

 These are called ( Pleurotus Citrinopileatus) also known as Golden Oysters. They are a delicate mushroom with a smooth velvety surface. They grow in clusters hosting a high number of individual mushrooms. Everyone is amazed at the brilliant yellow color of this fungi. They are most recognized as a wild mushroom but can be cultivated. There are many different species of the Oyster Mushroom. They also range in various colors like blue, pink, and grey. We plan on growing Blue Oysters in the fall. The Golden Oysters you see here we have grown on logs. Soon we will be growing them in organic straw.

So, the Mushroom Man wanted me to make something with these beautiful, delicate mushrooms. I thought, Okay, I'll give it a try! What about Oysters Rockefeller? That would be fun. Who doesn't like a play on words. The first thing I needed to find was those appetizer spoons Ive seen on Chopped. I could use those for the oyster shell.
So I set out on my little adventure. I found myself walking through this thrift store and there they were. They were perfect.

Golden Oysters Rockefeller

Now that I had the appetizer spoons I needed to make a recipe. I came home and checked out several methods for Oysters Rockefeller.  This is what I came up with…


Oysters Rockefeller Mushroom Recipe

Ingredients:

Several large Oyster Mushrooms (10-12)

2 T Butter

1 T Olive Oil 

Salt and Pepper

1/4 Cup of Shallots

1/2 a Bulb of Garlic (yes, we love garlic)

1 T White Wine

1 T Flour

1/2 Cup of Cream

6 to 8 oz of Fresh Spinach Chopped

1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese

1 T Panko Bread Crumbs

Chopped Parsley

Method:

Slice up your mushroom caps, disregard the stems. Melt your tablespoon of butter and olive oil in a large frying pan. (I use a well seasoned cast iron skillet) Bring the heat up. When it starts to sizzle stir in your mushroom caps. You want to cook your mushrooms until they are golden brown in color on both sides. Don't keep stirring them just let them sit and seer one side at a time. When they are done remove them to a separate dish. Season them with salt and pepper.

Next you want to add your shallots and garlic. You might need a little more olive oil. Cook these until soft. Make sure you don't burn the garlic. You can avoid this by keeping the mixture moving. Pour in your white wine and cook until the alcohol has evaporated. When this is done remove to a separate bowl. 

Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Whisk in your flour for about 2 minutes. Making sure there are no lumps. Then pour in your cream. When this starts to thicken stir in your spinach. After a few minutes add your shallot mixture. If needed season with more salt and pepper. 

In a separate bowl mix your parmesan and bread crumbs. Turn your oven on medium broil. Now you are ready to assemble your dish. Gather your appetizer spoons. Add a tablespoon of the spinach mixture, some Oyster Mushrooms, a tablespoon of the parmesan mixture, then drizzle with olive oil. Broil until golden brown about 3-4 minutes. Serve with chopped parsley. Bon Appetit!