ROASTED GARLIC MUSHROOMS

ROASTED GARLIC MUSHROOMS 16 even-sized open cup mushrooms, stalks cut level 3 Tbsp corn or vegetable oil 1/4 c unsalted butter, softened 3 clove garlic, chopped very finely 2 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/4 c fresh breadcrumbs Preheat the oven to 400F. Lightly fry the mushrooms, cap-side down, in hot oil for 20 seconds. Arrange the mushrooms in a shallow roasting tin with the stalks facing upwards. Mix together the butter, garlic,thyme, lemon juice and seasoning. Spoon a little garlic butter on to each mushroom, then lightly press the breadcrumbs on top. Either refrigerate for later use, or cook immediately in the oven for 10 minutes.