Sizzling Garlic-Butter Mushroom “Scallops” on a Sweet Potato Cloud
A jaw-dropping vegetarian illusion where golden king oyster mushrooms mimic buttery seared scallops on top of a silky whipped sweet potato swoosh.
Ingredients:
Mushroom “Scallops”:
4 large king oyster mushrooms
3 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Sweet Potato Feta Cloud:
500 g sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
120 g feta cheese
3 tbsp heavy cream
1 tbsp butter
½ tsp salt
Finish:
Crispy sage leaves
Fresh thyme
Black pepper
Extra garlic butter
The smell of sizzling garlic butter and caramelized mushrooms instantly feels like luxury restaurant comfort food.
Instructions:
Boil the sweet potatoes until fork tender.
Drain completely.
Blend sweet potatoes with feta, cream, butter, and salt until silky smooth and fluffy.
Keep warm.
Slice the king oyster mushroom stems into thick scallop-sized rounds.
Score the tops lightly in a crisscross pattern to resemble real scallops.
Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the mushrooms and sear until deeply golden on both sides.
Add garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Spoon the sizzling garlic butter continuously over the mushrooms while cooking.
Fry sage leaves briefly until crisp.
Spread a dramatic swoosh of whipped sweet potato feta puree across each plate.
Arrange the mushroom scallops over the swoosh.
Spoon extra garlic butter over the mushrooms.
Finish with crispy sage, thyme, and black pepper.
Recipe Details:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
