Jerk Oyster Mushrooms

Learn how to make this simple jerk inspired oyster mushrooms using only 3 ingredients. Tender oyster mushrooms coated in a smoky jerk seasoning mixed with olive oil and cooked to perfection using the broiler method.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Caribbean

Servings people

Calories 309kcal

Author Charla

Ingredients

6 tablespoon jerk seasoning (wet rub)
1 tablespoon jerk seasoning (dry rub)
2½ tablespoon olive oil
1½-2 lb oyster mushrooms

Instructions

If you are using wooden skewers then soak them in cold water for atleast 30 minutes.
Mix together the wet and dry jerk rub along with the olive oil and set aside.
Separate the mushroom from their clusters and use kitchen scissors to cut off the long stems, you won't need those.
Thread the mushrooms onto the skewer(s) pack each one tightly as the mushrooms will loose some volume as it cooks plus this will help to keep them in place.
Coat the mushrooms with the jerk seasoning using a pastry brush.
Carefully place the skewers on a grill/broiler rack (have a baking tray underneath to catch the drippings.
Heat the broiler (grill) on medium-high heat.
Place the rack under the heating element.
The cooking time will take about 8-15 minutes because the water needs to be cooked out before they brown so patience is needed.
Carefully flip the skewers and keep a watchful eye on them until they brown (not burn).
Brush the skewers with some of the leftover jerk seasoning towards the end.

Notes

You can use your favourite jerk seasoning for this recipe but I like to use Portland and Walkerwoods together as it the closest thing an authentic taste.
Keep in mind that this recipe is JERK INSPIRED, real jerk is made using pimento wood, leaves on a jerk pan or in a pit.
It is important to pack the skewers tightly, this will stop the mushrooms from moving about.
Cut large portion of mushrooms into small pieces as they will be easier to thread onto the skwers
Try to prepare the recipe when you know you're going to eat straight away.
You will want to use long skewers, metal is possible as they don't burn, roughly 30-35cm.
Don't coat the mushrooms before threading them through the skewers as they are quite fragile and will fall apart/tear easily.
You don't need to wash the oyster mushrooms, a gentle wipe is all that is needed unless of course they are visible dirty.
Eat straight away, I don't recommend re-heating.

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