Shiitake Scallopine Recipes

SCALLOPINE WITH MUSHROOMS AND MARSALA WINE

Steps:

• Season both sides of the scallopine lightly with salt and pepper. Dredge the scallopine in flour to coat both sides lightly and tap off any excess flour.
• Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat until the butter is foaming. Add as many of the scallopine as fit without touching and cook until golden brown on the underside, about 3 minutes. Flip, and cook until the second side is lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining scallopine, adding more oil to the pan if necessary. Remove all scallopine from the pan when browned and drain on paper towels.
• Drain the fat from the skillet and return the pan to the heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the remaining butter, and when it is melted, stir in the shallots. Cook, stirring, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Scatter the mushrooms in the pan, season them lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until they are lightly browned, about 4 minutes. (If the mushrooms begin to give off liquid, you'll have to wait for that to evaporate before the mushrooms begin to brown.)
• Pour in the Marsala, bring it to a boil, and cook until the Marsala is slightly syrupy, about 3 minutes.
• Add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and pour in 1 cup chicken stock. Bring to a vigorous boil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Boil until reduced by half, then return the scallopine to the pan, tucking them into the sauce. Cook, turning the scallopine in the sauce, until the scallopine are heated through and the sauce is lightly thickened. If necessary, add small amounts of chicken stock to make enough sauce to coat the scallopine generously. Swirl in the parsley and serve on hot plates, dividing the scallopine among the plates and spooning some of the sauce and mushrooms over each serving.

SHIITAKE ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Saute garlic and onion in olive oil over medium heat; add mushrooms as the aroma develops. Add chicken stock and wine, and cook until mixture is reduced to 1/2 volume. Blend in cream, and reduce to desired thickness. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Meanwhile cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Drain pasta, and toss with sauce until coated. Serve on small warmed plates, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and parsley.

SCALOPPINE OF WHITE MEAT WITH SHIITAKE AND COGNAC SAUCE

Steps:

• Drain the shiitake mushrooms and remove the stems, which are too fibrous to use. (Add them to the stock for the cream of lettuce soup.)
• Cut the caps into half-inch strips. Strain the juice through paper towels and reduce to one cup. Set aside.
• At serving time, use three skillets or two large saucepans. Divide the butter between the skillets and heat. When hot, add the scaloppines. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook over medium to high heat for approximately one minute on each side. Arrange in a dish and set in a 180-degree oven to keep warm.
• Add the shallots and garlic to the skillets and saute for 30 seconds. Add the Cognac and flambe. Add the reduced mushroom juice and cream and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve, and mix in any solidified juices. Add the juice that has been released from the scaloppines. Strain into a clean saucepan and add the shiitakes. Bring to a boil and simmer for three minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste and the dissolved potato starch if the mixture needs thickening. Add a few drops of lemon juice. Arrange the scaloppines on a platter or individual plates and coat with the sauce and mushrooms. Serve immediately.