Roasted garlic mushrooms

1. 16 even-sized open cup mushr...ooms, stalks cut level
   
   3 tbsp corn or vegetable oil
   
   1/4 c unsalted butter, softened
   
   3 cloves garlic, chopped very finely
   
   2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
   
   1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
   
   salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
   
   1/4 c fresh breadcrumbs
   
   
   Directions:
   
   Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/gas mark 6. 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.