Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms On Arugula

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 shiitake mushrooms, 1 1/2 to 2 inches across
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, about 1/2 pound
• 4 teaspoons roasted sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 bunch arugula, stems removed

Recipe

• 1 prepare the seasoning sauce by combining the soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, and sugar. can be prepared up to a week ahead.
• 2 preheat the broiler.
• 3 wash the arugula and spin dry. clean the mushrooms and remove the stems. place them cup side up on a broiling rack.
• 4 brush the seasoning sauce on the mushroom caps. position the rack 4-6 inches from the heat and broil until the mushrooms look brown and crusty, 2-3 minutes.
• 5 immediately place the mushrooms on top of the arugula. pour the small amount of seasoning sauce that's left in the pan over the arugula.
• 6 sprinkle with the roasted sesame seeds and serve.