Ingredients

3Portobello mushrooms,large

1½tbspolive oil

2tbspbutter,divided

¼tspthyme

1clovegarlic,fresh

2tbsppanko bread crumbs

1tbspparmesan cheese,grated, optional

Preparation

Add 1 tablespoon butter and panko crumbs to pan over medium heat.Cook while stirring until lightly toasted. Place in a dish and set aside.

Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel. Use a spoon to scrape and gently remove the gills underneath. Slice mushrooms ¼-inch thick.

Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. Add thyme and mushrooms stirring just to mix.

Cook mushrooms for 4 to 5 minutes without stirring or until caramelized on one side. Stir and continue cooking until mushrooms are cooked. Add in 1 tablespoon butter, garlic and salt & pepper to taste. Cook 1 minute more.

Sprinkle Panko crumbs over mushrooms (with parmesan cheese if using) and serve.