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Oyster Schnitzel (Breaded Oyster Mushrooms)

Every year I find myself with a lot of oyster mushrooms, and looking for a variety of ways to cook them so that I don't get bored. This is a not-so-healthy dish that I find myself making time and again. A simple egg wash and spiced breadcrumbs allow for a crispy and flavour-packed crunch. More complex than a simple mushroom saute, but still very easy to accomplish. Enjoy! 

Oyster Schnitzel (Breaded Oyster Mushrooms)

Robert Courteau, Ottawa, Canada
Every year I find myself with a lot of oyster mushrooms, and looking for a variety of ways to cook them so that I don't get bored. This is a not-so-healthy dish that I find myself making time and again. A simple egg wash and spiced breadcrumbs allow for a crispy and flavour-packed crunch. More complex than a simple mushroom saute, but still very easy to accomplish. Enjoy! 
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Course Main Course
Servings 2 adults

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ + ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • ¾ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½  tbsp onion flakes
  • ½ tbsp salt
  • ½ tbsp pepper
  • 6 palm sized oyster mushrooms
  • oil for frying
  • lemon for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the chipotle powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt and pepper into the olive oil and mix well, then submerge the clean oysters into the marinade. Leave for 5 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Mix the egg and milk together.
  • Separately, mix the breadcrumbs, onion flakes, red pepper flakes, and the remaining salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • One by one, dip the mushrooms into the flour, then egg wash, then breadcrumb mixture, ensuring full coverage at each step.
  • Once all mushrooms have been fully breaded, heat up the oil in a fryer, dutch oven or cast iron pan to 375℉.
  • Fry the mushrooms without crowding them. At the right temperature, it should take approximately 5 minutes to fry to a dark golden colour. Remove to a paper towel, and add a pinch of salt all over.
  • Serve with a lemon slice.

Notes

This can be served as a main course with a side, or as an appetizer.
If you don’t have a thermometer, dip the end of a spoon into the oil - a small ring of floating bubbles indicates a perfect temperature (375℉).
Keyword Vegetarian
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