Mushroom Scampi

As I have said in previous posts I have a strange taste in food, since I was a child I have loved mushrooms......I know most kids cringe at the word, but I could not get enough of them.  Lucky for me I found a husband who loves them as much or more than I so I can make things like mushroom scampi for an appetizer and it will actually get eaten.  This recipe is very similar to a shrimp scampi but obviously with mushrooms and a couple other differences.

Ingredients:

1 lb. Mushroom Caps
3 Large Garlic Cloves, Minced
2 Tbsp. Whole Balsamic Capers
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1/4 Cooking Sake
3 Tbsp. Butter, cut up
2 tsp. Lemon Juice
1/4 C. Fresh Parsley

Directions:

1. If needed slice the stems off the mushrooms and place in a shallow baking dish.
2.  In the baking dish add the capers, garlic, olive oil, and sake and mix until well coated.

3.  Once mixed well, place butter on top and bake at 450 degrees for 7.5 minutes.

4.  Take dish out of the oven and stir the mushrooms, then put it bake in the over for another 7.5 minutes.
5. Take dish out of the oven, then stir in the lemon juice and parsley and serve.

This appetizer is great with some crusty bread, personally I go and get some from this awesome sandwich place we have here called Grand Junction (if you are ever in Fargo, ND make sure you stop at a Grand Junction). If you even semi like mushrooms this appetizer is for you it is simple and fresh tasting

Enjoy