Roasted Garlic Mushrooms

ROASTED GARLIC MUSHROOMS

16 even-sized open cup mushrooms, stalks cut level
3 tbsp olive oil
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter,
Softened 3 cloves garlic, chopped very finely
2 Tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
Cayenne pepper to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly fry the mushrooms, cap-side down, in hot oil for 20 seconds. Arrange the mushrooms in a shallow roasting tin with the stalks facing upwards. Mix together the butter, garlic, thyme, lemon juice and seasoning. Spoon a little garlic butter on to each mushroom, then lightly press the breadcrumbs on top. Either refrigerate for later use, or cook immediately in the oven for 10 minutes.