Season Fried Morel Mushrooms

4/10/2023

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces to 1 pound fresh morels (washed)

  • 2 cups flour

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 2 eggs

    • May need more depending on how many mushrooms you’re cooking

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • Vegetable oil for frying

    • Add enough to skillet to completely cover mushrooms once added

  • Ranch dressing for dipping

    • Or your favorite dipping sauce!

  • For a spicy kick, add 1 TBSP of Tony’s Creole Seasoning

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Fried morels, aka “Dry Land Fish” can be prepared in several ways, but we prefer this method. Be sure to cook them for at least 6 to 8 minutes, because undercooked morel mushrooms can cause an upset stomach. You can also do use recipe with other types of mushrooms.

Prep Time

  • 20 mins

Cook Time

  • 20 mins

Total Time

  • 40 mins

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Slice large morels in half lengthwise and keep small ones whole. Drop the mushrooms into a bowl of cool water and shake them around a bit to let any debris fall out of the little nooks and crannies in them. Remove from the water and pat dry with paper towels.

Put the flour and all the seasonings in a bowl. Whisk together the milk and eggs in another separate bowl.

Pour enough oil, or lard or butter, into a large sauté pan to come up about 1/2 inch. You are shallow-frying your morels, like when you fry chicken. Heat this to at least 325°F and we prefer 350°F.

NOTE: You know your oil is ready when a pinch of the flour mixture sizzles when dropped into the oil.

As the oil is heating, dust the morels in the seasoned flour. When the oil is hot, begin dipping morels into the egg wash, then into the seasoned flour once more. Shake off the excess flour and add to the skillet to fry. You want the morels to be fully cooked so fry them for at least 3 to 4 minutes per side, adjusting the heat if necessary so they don't burn. If your heat's at the right spot, it all should sound like frying bacon.

When they're done, move the morels to a paper towel to drain and dry. If you have a lot of morels to fry, put the paper towels in a baking sheet and set that in the oven set to "warm." Serve your morels with lemon wedges, ranch dressing for dipping, and plenty of beer. Enjoy!