OYSTER AND BUTTON MUSHROOMS

Ingredients

• 1 lb. oyster mushrooms
• 1 lb. button mushrooms
• 2 lemons - grate one, slice one
• 1 tbsp. lemon peel
• 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 c. scallions, cut in 2-inch diagonal (green onion)
• 1/4 c. dry white wine
• 1 stick butter

Method

1. Slice button mushrooms crosswise and set in a deep bowl with oyster mushrooms.
   
2. Squeeze the juice of lemon over mushrooms and coat well.
   
3. Slice the remaining lemon in medallion style; set aside.
   
4. Put mushrooms into deep earthen dish.
   
5. Add oil to a heated pan until it begins to smoke.
   
6. Add butter and mushrooms and cook until limp, about 6 minutes. Simmer down. Add scallions and saute until onions are a bright green.
   
7. Pour in wine.
   
8. Salt and pepper to taste (optional).
   
9. While still hot, sprinkle mushrooms with lemon peel and serve on a dish garnished by the lemon slices. Serves 4-6.

NOTE:
Serve as a side dish or over vegetables or over omelets.