Mushroom 'scallops' recipe

Mushroom 'scallops'

For an easy vegan starter that's ideal for Christmas, Derek Sarno has just the recipe. With lemon and rosemary-coated oyster mushrooms, toasted hazelnuts and balsamic drizzle, this simple yet stunning dish is sure to impress.

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  • Serves 2
  • 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook
  • 132 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 200g pack Wicked Kitchen king oyster mushrooms, sliced widthways into scallop-sized pieces
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 rosemary sprig, leaves finely chopped
  • 30g watercress
  • 2 tsp drizzle with balsamic
  • 20g hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped

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Each serving contains

Energy
550kJ 132.0kcal
7%
Fat
12g
medium17%
Saturates
1g
low7%
Salt
0.2g
low4%
Sugars
2g
low2%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 2.2gProtein 3.5gFibre 0.8g

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over a medium heat until hot. Carefully add the mushrooms in a single layer. Cook for 5 mins to brown the edges, then flip and cook for a few more mins until golden; season. Add the lemon and rosemary, tossing to coat well.
  2. Divide the watercress between 2 plates and top with the ‘scallops’. Garnish with the balsamic drizzle and the toasted hazelnuts.

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