Pan Fried Oyster Mushrooms

Have you ever tried cooking oyster mushrooms? You are missing a lot if you haven't. They have a meaty texture and an earthy flavor. So these make a great appetizer option both for those who love vegetarian recipes and who are meat lovers. Have you seen our fried oyster mushrooms chicken yet? You can even make vegan burgers with them.

Use them in pasta recipes like our creamy oyster mushroom pasta or eat them as a snack paired with cold beer. This is absolutely our favorite oyster mushroom recipe.

Why Should You Make This Recipe?

• It is simple. You need just a few ingredients and they are easy to substitute.
• It is not messy like other mushroom frying methods. These mushrooms are pan fried they are until golden brown. You don’t need any frying batter because the mushrooms aren’t deep-fried in this recipe, which makes it much easier.
• It is ready in a few minutes. You can make it quickly right before serving.
• It is a great way to cook oyster mushrooms. You can make your own creations by combining these with any dish from simple scrambled eggs to stews or pizzas.
• They make a great keto snack or appetizer.
• It is a perfect vegetarian snack or side dish.
• Both vegans and meat lovers like it.

What Are Oyster Mushrooms

Oyster mushrooms are common edible mushrooms. Unlike the name suggests, these mushrooms are found on land. Their shape looks like an oyster, that’s why they are called oyster mushrooms. There are 6 common types of oyster mushrooms:

1. Blue oyster mushrooms
2. Pearl oysters
3. Pink oyster
4. Golden oyster
5. Phoenix oyster
6. King oyster mushrooms

They all have a great meaty texture like shiitake mushrooms and a delicate flavor, so they are perfect for vegetarians and you can use them in different ways. They go well in sandwiches, pastas and soups. You can even make mushroom steaks with these on a grill.

These mushrooms are easy to grow, so you can find them almost everywhere in the world. You need to check some particular trees like oak, maple, elm also known as hardwoods. The best time for wild oyster mushrooms is anytime from spring to fall.

Oyster mushroom has several other names such as Indian oyster, phoenix mushroom, lung oyster and its Latin name is pleurotus pulmonarius. No matter what they are named, oyster mushrooms have an irresistible flavor. This makes them waaaay tastier than white button mushrooms.

These mushrooms are one of those low-calorie foods with high nutrients. They are known as natural antioxidants, so good for body cells. Plus, these mushrooms have cholesterol lowering effects. Grilling them is a great idea if you want to avoid frying for health issues. They are as tasty when grilled.

We discovered grey oyster mushrooms a few years ago at our local grocery store. They are also called blue oyster mushrooms and are like flowers with their layers. This recipe has been one of our favorite side dishes since then.

About The Ingredients

This is a super easy recipe that calls for just a few ingredients.

Fresh Grey or Blue Oyster Mushrooms: We definitely need them fresh for this recipe, so don't try it with dried mushrooms. Grey or blue ones are almost the same. You can also use pink or yellow oyster mushrooms too. King oyster mushrooms can be cooked in the same way too.

Butter: We prefer butter because we love the flavor of it with mushrooms. But if you want a vegan recipe, you can definitely use olive oil or sesame oil instead.

Garlic: As in many recipes, garlic makes an amazing addition to the final flavor of the dish. We prefer them with their skin as it is better when frying the mushrooms in batches. We just crush them right before adding them into the hot pan.

Green onions: These are totally optional. You can use any herb you like. Parsley or thyme could be nice alternatives.

Spices: We want to keep it simple, so use only salt and pepper when frying them. And we sometimes sprinkle crushed chili pepper just when serving. You can use any spice you like with mushrooms.

How to Make

1. First prepare oyster mushrooms: The first thing you should know about this step is that you shouldn't wash or rinse mushrooms. You just need to clean them with a slightly damp paper towel. If you wash the mushrooms under water, they release too much water when you cook them, which is not something desired. After cleaning them, cut them into bite size. You can either remove their thick rubbery stems or leave them.

2. Fry the prepared oyster mushrooms in batches: To do this, melt butter (or heat oil) in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place the mushroom pieces in the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook them until golden and flip them over.
3. Add in the additional flavors: Add in crushed garlic cloves with their skin, chopped green onions, salt and pepper. Cook that side until golden too. Shake the skillet often and reduce the heat when it is needed until golden. Transfer them in a bowl and repeat the same steps for the remaining mushrooms.

4. Serve immediately: They are great as a snack on their own or as a side with dishes like easy oven baked chicken pieces.

You see how easy it is? So what are you waiting for? Go make this easy recipe! It disappears as fast as Greek yogurt mayo free deviled eggs or crispy trashed wings.

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