FRESH MORELS WITH SHRIMP SAUTED IN BUTTER ENJOY DAN:

           FRESH MORELS WITH SHRIMP SAUT'ED IN BUTTER by CHEF DAN:

Serves 2-3

INGREDIENTS:

8 ounces of fresh morels

1 pound shrimp

4 tablespoon (1/2-stick) butter

1 shallot, finely diced

1 fresh thyme or rosemary

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoon white wine or sherry

Lemon wedges for serving

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Wash and cut fresh morel mushrooms into quarters, slicing long ways.

2.   Soak in salted water to remove and kill these little pesty critters.

3.   Leave soak for at least 2 hours.

4.   Peel and devein the shrimp.

5.   In a skillet over medium- heat, melt the butter until foam appears.

6.   Add shallots fresh thyme and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.

7.   Add the morels and shrimp, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper.

8.   Sauté stirring occasionally until the mushrooms release their moisture.

9.   Add white wine or sherry and cook until shrimp are pink, about 4-5 minutes.

10.                Serves with lemon wedges.

ENJOY DAN:                                    BON-APPETITE!!