Shiitake Mushroom And Caper Caviar

• 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

1. In large saute pan, heat olive oil and saute 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 saute 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.

shiitake mushrooms, olive oil, shallots, thyme, garlic, olive oil, fresh cracked black pepper, parsley, capers, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shiitake-mushroom-and-caper-caviar-146561 (may not work)