Simple Fried Morel Mushroom Recipe

Name: Simple Fried Morel Mushroom Recipe
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh morel mushrooms - dirt gently brushed off and mushrooms halved lengthwise; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup vegetable shortening; salt to taste

Frying fresh morels is a quick and easy way to savor their delicious taste. These sought-after mushrooms are a springtime treasure, eagerly hunted in Missouri and elsewhere. While they can be challenging to find, the reward of a plentiful harvest is well worth the effort.

Total time30 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh morel mushrooms - dirt gently brushed off and mushrooms halved lengthwise
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable shortening
salt to taste

Instructions

Soak halved morel mushrooms in a large bowl filled with cold, lightly salted water. Refrigerate for about 5 minutes to dislodge any dirt. Drain the salted water, rinse, and repeat the process twice. The mushroom's crevices may conceal tiny stones or even insects. Thoroughly rinse the mushrooms one last time and let them drain on paper towels.
Put flour in a shallow bowl. Heat vegetable shortening in a large skillet until it's very hot.
Coat the mushrooms in flour, shaking off any excess. Carefully place them into the hot shortening.
Fry in the pan until golden brown and the flour coating is crispy, which should take about 5 to 8 minutes. Turn the mushrooms frequently. Place fried morels on paper towels to drain, add salt to taste, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 185 kcal
Fat Content: 5 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 39 mg
Protein Content: 6 g
Carbohydrate Content: 29 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g