Market Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.
Recipe of the Week
Pan Fried Oyster Mushrooms
Not sure how to cook your mushrooms? No worries! Check out this recipe from The Sophisticated Caveman for pan-fried oyster mushrooms. Ready to go in 20 minutes, these meaty morsels are quick and easy to whip up and utterly delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces oyster mushrooms cut into evenly sized pieces
- 3 garlic cloves smashed
- 5 sprigs of thyme
- 2 tablespoons ghee or grass-fed butter
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Spread the mushrooms out in a single layer in the pan. Cook, undisturbed for 3-5 minutes until they start to brown.
Stir the mushrooms and cook for another 3-5 minutes until browned all over.
Add the ghee/butter, garlic, and thyme to the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Cook for another 5-6 minutes, spooning the ghee/butter over the mushrooms until they are dark brown and slightly crispy.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!
About Us
The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.