Wild Mushroom Ragout
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup butter
- 1 cup white onion, thinly sliced
- 2 lbs fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced
- 1⁄4 cup chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons brandy (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
directions
- In a large, heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat and saute the onions, mushrooms and garlic until the mushrooms and onions are tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add the herbs, stock and sherry. Cook to reduce until only a little liquid remains, about five minutes.
- Add the cream and cook until the mixture is lightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the brandy and lemon juice and cook 2 more minutes. Add the salt, pepper and parsley.
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