Sauteed Mushrooms with Herbs

INGREDIENTS

1/2 pound mushrooms (oyster, white button, crimini, shiitake, etc.)
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp butter
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 to 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives

DIRECTIONS

Clean mushrooms very gently with a damp paper towel. If using shiitake mushrooms, cut off stems, which are tough. If mushrooms are large, cut into bite-size pieces, following the mushroom's shape.

Heat oil and butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Saute about 3 minutes. When liquid is released, raise heat to high and saute, tossing often, for 2 minutes. When liquid has nearly evaporated, add shallots and saute 1 to 2 more minutes or until mushrooms are lightly browned and tender. Add parsley and chives. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Serve hot.