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Mushrooms and Fennel w/ Parmesan Crisps




Source of Recipe


Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Collection Series,Salad,by Georgeanne Brennan (Simon & Schuster, 2001


List of Ingredients




2-oz. block Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 1/2 small to medium fennel bulbs
1/2 lb. firm fresh white button or cremini
mushrooms, brushed clean (see note)
3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
4 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 cups mixed young, tender lettuce leaves



Recipe



Preheat a broiler. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the cheese very thinly. Arrange the cheese slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Place under the broiler about 6 inches from the heat source. Broil until the cheese slices become crisp and lightly golden, like potato chips, 6 to 8 minutes. They should no longer be pliable and should lift easily from the baking sheet. Set aside.

Trim away the stalks and the stem ends of the fennel, as well as any brown spots. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, cut the fennel lengthwise into very thin slices. Cut the mushrooms lengthwise into very thin slices.

Put the fennel and mushrooms in a bowl. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and 3 Tbs. of the parsley. Mix to coat well.

Line a serving platter with the lettuce leaves. Spoon the fennel mixture on top of the lettuce, sprinkle with the remaining 1 Tbs. parsley and surround with the Parmesan crisps. Serve immediately. Serves 4.