The ability of mushrooms to stand in for meat or seafood is showcased in this “calamari” appetizer. Here Oyster mushrooms stand in for Calamari -- what a great way to wow your vegetarian friends with the satisfying umami flavor or fool your seafood-loving friends into thinking made the freshest, best-tasting calamari ever.
In the mood for calamari? Instead of splurging on expensive seafood, buy some “Oysters” instead. No, not ocean-dwelling oysters — Oyster mushrooms — like you may have seen while strolling through the woods. We’re not suggesting you pick them on your stoll; instead, pick them up at your favorite grocery store.
Oysters offer antioxidant-like effects, and, like other mushrooms, offer other great health benefits ranging from fiber to high vitamin and mineral content. And, although you may originally only include mushrooms into your diet to improve your health, they may become a new regular on your dinner plate thanks to their amazing taste!
With a delicious flavor and buttery-smooth texture, Oyster mushroom recipes are as bountiful as the fresh fungi grown right here at Monterey Mushrooms. You can easily find recipes for everything from appetizers to main dishes, each highlighting this specialty mushroom’s unique flavor profile.
The ability of mushrooms to be a top stand-in for both meat and seafood is showcased in this “calamari” appetizer with ingredients that are most likely already in your kitchen. Here, Oysters are a tasty replacement for calamari and are a great way to wow your vegetarian friends with the satisfying umami flavor or fool your seafood-loving friends into thinking you made the freshest, best-tasting calamari ever.
After trying this recipe, we know that cooking Oyster mushrooms is sure to become a favorite part of your cooking repertoire!