Sauteed Oyster Mushroom Caesar Salad Recipes

SAUTéED OYSTER MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sauté mushrooms with 1/2 teaspoon salt until golden, about 8 minutes. Add vinegar and sauté until evaporated, about 1 minute. Season with salt, then transfer to a plate to cool. Serve at room temperature.

SAUTEED OYSTER MUSHROOM CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing: combine the ingredients for the dressing in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
• In a skillet, add the vegetable oil and saute the oyster mushrooms for 5 - 8 minutes or until tender and brown. Cool slightly.
• Toss the greens with enough dressing to coat. Divide among 6 plates and top with the sautéed mushrooms.
• Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.

LOBSTER CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In the fridgerator, chill 4 nice dinner plates.
• CAESAR DRESSING: Whisk first 6 ingredients together until combined. Whisk in olive oil to form a smooth dressing. Stir in cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper. (Yields approximately 1 cup).
• GARLIC CROUTONS: Add oil and garlic to a saute pan and saute garlic over moderate heat so that it slowly browns (approximately 5 minutes). Be careful garlic doesn't burn or it will become bitter. Remove garlic and discard.
• Raise heat and saute bread cubes in a single layer until golden brown and crisp on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Toss with parsley and lemon zest while still warm. Store in an air tight container if not using immediately.
• ASSEMBLY: Carefully remove lobster meat from shell, reserving heads and tail for plate garnish if desired. Set meat aside.
• Cut and arrange romaine hearts and frisee attractively on chilled plates. Lightly toss celery root with half the dressing and arrange on top of lettuces.
• Slice lobster tails into medallions and place on top of celery root. Place a shelled claw portion on top of this.
• Drizzle remaining dressing on lettuces and scatter croutons and shaved Parmesan over top. Garnish with salmon caviar, and chervil Serve immediately.