INGREDIENTS
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. plus ½ cup olive oil
- 2 8-oz. maitake mushrooms, cleaned, halved through the stem
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
PREPARATION
- Combine garlic and 2 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl.
- Heat remaining ½ cup oil in 2 large skillets over medium-high heat.
- Season mushrooms with salt and pepper.
- Cook each, cut side down, in a skillet, pressing to flatten once they begin to soften, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per side.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Drizzle garlic mixture around mushrooms and cook until garlic is golden, about 1 minute; turn mushrooms to coat.
