Impressive Mushroom Pâté Appetizer Spread

Want to inspire your loved ones with this mushroom pâté spread?

I was amazed after I made this dish. It wasn’t too appetizing to the eye, but it was delicious. Let’s get right into it.

Mushroom Pâté Recipe & Kitchen Equipment 

Yields 12 ounces

• 2 tablespoons organic unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil
• 2 organic garlic, chopped
• 1 organic shallot, chopped
• 1 pound organic fresh button mushroom and dried shiitake mushrooms (rehydrated)
• 3 tablespoons dry sherry wine
• 1 tablespoon cream cheese
• ½ cup organic fresh Italian parsley, chopped
• Kosher salt, as needed
• Organic black pepper, as needed
• Crushed red pepper, pinch
  
• Mixing bowls/cups/spoons for mise en place ingredients
• Measuring spoons
• Skillet
• Wooden spoon
• Food processor
• Cutting board
• Chef knife
• Colander
• Jar or airtight container

Cooking Instructions

1. Sanitize kitchen (sink, countertops, stovetop/oven, cupboard handles, phone, computer).
2. Soak shiitake mushrooms overnight. Drain the mushrooms.
3. Rinse parsley and chop.
4. Chop garlic and shallot.
5. Mise en place ingredients.
6. Add butter and 2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet.
7. Add garlic and shallots and cook for five mins until they are softened.
8. Add crushed red pepper and cook for one min.
9. Add mushrooms and the remaining olive oil.
10. Increase to medium heat.
11. Continue cooking for 6-8 minutes.
12. Stir occasionally until the mushroom liquid is almost evaporated.
13. Add sherry, salt, and pepper.
14. Cook for 10 minutes until the liquid is evaporated.
15. Remove from the heat and cool.
16. Transfer the mushroom mixture to a food processor.
17. Add parsley and pulse until finely chopped.
18. Add cream cheese and pulse.
19. Refrigerate overnight before serving on toasted bread or crackers.

Seven Functional ‘Shrooms

These mushrooms help with various health benefits, including combating inflammation.

1. Chaga
2. Cordyceps
3. Lion’s Mane
4. Maitake
5. Reishi
6. Shiitake
7. Turkey Tail

Happy cooking,

FS x