Name: Simple Fried Morel Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Fresh morel mushrooms - dirt gently brushed off and mushrooms halved lengthwise - 1 pound; All-purpose flour - 1 cup; Vegetable shortening - 1 cup; Salt to taste - 1 cup

Ingredients for - Simple Fried Morel Mushrooms

1. Fresh morel mushrooms - dirt gently brushed off and mushrooms halved lengthwise 1 pound

2. All-purpose flour 1 cup

3. Vegetable shortening 1 cup

4. Salt to taste 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Simple Fried Morel Mushrooms

1 . Stage

Place halved morel mushrooms in a large bowl; cover with cold, lightly salted water. Refrigerate mushrooms for about 5 minutes to loosen any dirt; pour off salted water, rinse, and repeat twice more. Crevices of the mushrooms may harbor tiny stones or even insects. Thoroughly rinse mushrooms a final time and allow to drain on paper towels.

2 . Stage

Place flour in a shallow bowl.

3 . Stage

Heat vegetable shortening in a large skillet until very hot.

4 . Stage

Roll mushrooms in flour and tap off excess; gently lay mushrooms in the hot shortening.

5 . Stage

Pan-fry until golden brown and flour coating is crisp, 5 to 8 minutes, turning often. Drain morels on paper towels, salt to taste, and enjoy your treasures!