Creamed Mushrooms On Toast
- 60 g unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced and chopped
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 400 g mushrooms, sliced thickly
- 1 cup half & half light cream
- 3/4 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 3/4 tablespoon oregano, chopped
- 3/4 tablespoon tarragon, chopped
- freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 slices sourdough bread, toasted (and buttered) (optional)
- tarragon leaf (to garnish)
- Melt the butter in a saute pan, add the garlic and saute for 1 or 2 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms to the pan and continue to saute, stirring continuously for 3 minutes until the mushrooms have softened. Keep a careful eye on the garlic to make sure that it does not brown.
- Add the lemon juice and cook a further minute.
- Gradually add the light cream and cook gently until the mixture thickens.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, and the chopped parsley, oregano and tarragon.
- Divide mixture among hot toast slices.
- Garnish with tarragon leaves and serve immediately.
- Or, if using as a topping or sauce, add to meat, vegetables or pasta just before serving - or serve it in a separate jug.
butter, garlic, lemon, mushrooms, light cream, parsley, oregano, tarragon, freshly ground salt, bread, tarragon leaf
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creamed-mushrooms-on-toast-116544 (may not work)