Shiitake Mushroom and Caper "caviar"

Rita~'s Note:

Enjoy on grilled french bread, toasted pita or brioche, crackers dip into fresh vegetables or top a grilled steak or chicken. Optional:Your choice of Mushrooms may be added and or subbed to the shiitake.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and quartered
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 shallots, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 cup garlic clove
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon capers, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. In large sauté pan, heat olive oil and sauté mushrooms for 5 minutes.
2. Add shallots and thyme. Cook for 3 minutes longer or until moisture is gone; remove from heat and cool.
3. In another sauté pan, heat 1/4 cup olive oil. Place garlic cloves in oil and cook over medium heat until light golden brown. Cool garlic and reserve oil for later use. .
4. In a food procesor, place garlic, black pepper, parsley and mushroom mixture. Pulse a few times to finely chop mixture, and add a little oil at a time to make mixture loose. Do not puree mixture.
5. Add capers and adjust seasoning to taste.
6. Serve with fresh grilled bread.

Reviews

[Sharon123]

I halved the recipe and served it on whole wheat French bread, which was toasted. Delish! I introduced a friend to capers, then let him try this and he loved it too! It has a little bite from the garlic, we loved it! Thanks Rita!