Sauteed Morel Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 0.5 pounds morel mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper , or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons lemon zest

Instructions

1. 1

   Brush mushrooms clean. Trim ends and cut mushrooms in half lengthwise.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add mushrooms, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; stir gently with a spatula to evenly coat mushrooms with the oil. Cook, stirring often, until mushrooms begin to brown and soften, 4 to 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add shallots and thyme, then turn heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until shallots soften and just begin to brown, about 4 minutes. Add butter, parsley, and lemon juice; stir to melt butter and blend ingredients.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and sprinkle with lemon zest and additional black pepper if desired. Serve hot.