MARCO CANORA’S PAN-ROASTED HEN-OF-THE-WOODS MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• (1) Turn mushroom over to expose the stem. With paring knife, remove the core of the stem. (2) Using your hands, gently break mushroom into 8 pieces. In a 12-inch sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium flame. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper, and (3) place them in the heated oil, taking care not to overcrowd the pan, and cook for 3 minutes. When the mushrooms have a golden-brown surface, flip them with a spatula and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes. Add butter and herbs, and baste mushrooms for 1 minute. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil, and serve.