Mushroom Pate - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 shallot, minced
1 (8 oz.) pkg. fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
1/4 c. unsalted butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. chopped walnuts, toasted
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts, toasted

Preparation

In heavy skillet, saute shallot and mushrooms in butter; add pepper, salt and lemon juice.
Cook over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Cool.
Stir in 1/2 cup toasted walnuts.
Refrigerate overnight.
Serve in crock at room temperature with crackers.
Garnish with parsley and walnuts. Yields 1 1/2 cups.