Oyster mushrooms are probably the cleanest mushrooms you can find since they generally grow high atop of trees (in Quebec, they generally grow on maples; however, the oyster mushroom, aka pleurotus, is not restricted to maple trees). Also, like other gilled, upright growing mushrooms, the oyster mushroom tears easily into shreds; hence, no need to cut them. Oyster mushrooms are probably the quickest and easiest mushroom to cook. Simplicity is key when cooking these guys.
- 2 handfuls of oyster mushrooms, hand-torn
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup fresh herbs (a combination if dill, coriander, chives, or green onion)
2. In aluminum foil, add mushrooms, butter, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Remove off heat. Add herbs.
5. Serve immediately (since they get cold fast).
An even simpler and as excellent recipe involves replacing the butter with olive oil and omitting the garlic and herbs. It is probably the easiest thing to make and doesn't even involve a knife (camping idea perhaps).