Roasted Mushrooms Escargot-Style

Let’s be honest—the best part of escargots is the garlicky, parsley-flecked butter that the snails are cooked in. In this playful vegetarian spin, meaty mushrooms turn out to be the ideal vehicles for soaking up all that buttery goodness. Capers add a briny pop that fits right in. Serve with crusty bread to soak up all the great leftover juices.

Roasted Mushrooms Escargot-Style
from Gourmet.com

Ingredients:
1 lb mushrooms such as cremini or white, halved lengthwise if large
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450ºF with rack in middle.
2. Toss mushrooms with capers, garlic, oil, and 1/8 tsp each of salt and pepper in a 1 1/2- to 2-qt shallow baking dish.
3. Top with butter and roast, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Stir in lemon juice and parsley.

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