Ingredients

  • 2 king oyster mushrooms
  • olive oil
  • 40g of unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 sprig of thyme, (optional)
  • 1 garlic clove, bashed (optional)
  • flaky sea salt
1
Carefully slice the mushrooms in half lengthways. Lightly score a 5mm diagonal crisscross pattern into the cut side of the mushrooms. This will help the mushroom cook more evenly as well as allowing the seasoning to thoroughly penetrate the flesh
2
Place a pan over high heat. Once the pan is almost smoking, add a drizzle of oil and the mushrooms cut-side down. Turn the heat down to medium-high
3
Cook for 3–5 minutes depending on the size of the mushroom, until they turn a nice golden color
4
Add the butter to the pan. Once melted, add the thyme and garlic and season with salt
5
Turn the mushrooms over and baste with the foaming butter until they are cooked all the way through
6
Drain on kitchen roll, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and serve hot

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