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Roasted oyster mushrooms
Oyster mushrooms tossed with lemon, garlic and thyme and roasted hot until the edges crisp; a 30-minute side or light main.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
In a hot oven the thin edges of oyster mushrooms brown just as they would in a pan, without the spitting oil. Lemon and garlic lift their gently sweet flavour.
Serve them alongside meat, chicken or fish, or make a light main with bulgur pilaf and yoghurt.
Ingredients
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Mushrooms and dressing
Method
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Heat the oven to 220 °C (200 °C fan). Don't wash the mushrooms; wipe them with a damp cloth, trim the tough stem ends and tear the clusters into large pieces.
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In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, paprika, chilli flakes and salt. Add the mushrooms and toss until well coated.
~3 min -
Spread the mushrooms in a single layer on a lined tray without overlapping. Crowded mushrooms steam in their own juices instead of browning.
~2 min -
Roast on the upper-middle shelf for 18–20 minutes, turning once halfway, until the edges are browned and slightly crisp. Serve hot.
~20 min
Enjoy!
The mushroom in this recipe
Mushroom swaps
King oyster mushroom Pleurotus eryngiiSlice the stems lengthways 1 cm thick; add 5 minutes in the oven.
Tips
- Don't crowd the tray; use two if you need to.
- Scatter a handful of breadcrumbs over them for the last 3 minutes for extra crunch.
- A garlic yoghurt or mustard dip goes well alongside.
- We explain the grey, pink and golden oyster mushrooms on the oyster mushroom page.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days. Reheat in a 200 °C oven for 4–5 minutes to bring back the crisp edges; the microwave makes them soft.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Roasted oyster mushrooms take?
It takes 30 min in total: 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
Which mushroom is used for Roasted oyster mushrooms?
This recipe uses Oyster mushroom.
What other mushrooms work for Roasted oyster mushrooms?
King oyster mushroom: Slice the stems lengthways 1 cm thick; add 5 minutes in the oven.
How do you store Roasted oyster mushrooms?
Keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days. Reheat in a 200 °C oven for 4–5 minutes to bring back the crisp edges; the microwave makes them soft.
What should you watch for when making Roasted oyster mushrooms?
Don't crowd the tray; use two if you need to. Scatter a handful of breadcrumbs over them for the last 3 minutes for extra crunch.
How many does Roasted oyster mushrooms serve?
The quantities serve 2; change the number of servings on the page and the ingredients adjust.
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