Crispy Fried Morel Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Crispy Fried Morel Mushrooms Recipe
Total time: 25 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound morel mushrooms; 0.5 cup oil for frying; 2 eggs; 0.75 cup milk; 1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, finely crushed; salt and black pepper to taste

Wild morel mushrooms, with their unique earthy flavor, are a seasonal delicacy, highly sought after and often expensive. This straightforward recipe perfectly showcases their exquisite taste!

Total time25 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

1 pound morel mushrooms
0.5 cup oil for frying
2 eggs eggs
0.75 cup milk
1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, finely crushed
salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Halve any large morels. Place the morels in a large bowl and cover them with cold, lightly salted water. Refrigerate for approximately 5 minutes to dislodge any dirt. Drain the salted water, rinse, and repeat this process two more times. The crevices of morels can hide tiny stones or insects, so ensure a thorough final rinse and allow them to drain on paper towels.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. While the oil heats, whisk eggs and milk together in a shallow bowl. Dip the morels in the egg mixture, then coat them in cracker crumbs. Gently place the coated morels in the heated oil and cook until they achieve a golden-brown color on the underside. Then, flip them to brown the other side. Be mindful that the mushrooms will cook rapidly.
Once the mushrooms are uniformly browned, transfer them from the skillet to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Season generously with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.

Nutrition

Calories: 255 kcal
Fat Content: 10 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 4 g
Sodium Content: 515 mg
Protein Content: 11 g
Cholesterol Content: 97 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 32 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g