Spiced Shiitake Mushrooms

• 1 pound small fresh Shiitake mushrooms, preferably 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 scallions, white part only, chopped
• 12 fresh jalapeno pepper, finely diced (optional)
• Coarse or kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper

1. Remove the stems from the Shiitake mushrooms and wipe the caps with a damp cloth.
2. If the mushrooms are small, leave them whole; if large, cut them into halves or quarters.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
4. Add the garlic and cook over high heat, stirring, until it is golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Add the mushrooms and the sesame oil.
6. Stir well, cover and continue cooking over high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.
7. Add the soy sauce, lemon juice, scallions, jalapeno pepper, if using, and salt and pepper to taste.
8. Cook for 1 minute, or until the mushrooms have absorbed the sauce.
9. Remove from the heat.
10. Spoon the mushrooms and the sauce into a serving bowl.
11. Serve at room temperature or cold.
12. Variation: You can also broil the mushrooms.
13. In a large bowl, mix them with the olive oil, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, scallions and jalapeno pepper, if using.
14. Place them, gill sides up, on a shallow pan, pour any leftover marinade over them and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are soft.

shiitake mushrooms, olive oil, garlic, asian sesame oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, scallions, jalapeno pepper, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/spiced-shiitake-mushrooms.html (may not work)