Description
Garlic Butter Mushrooms sizzle with rich, savory goodness in just a quarter-hour, making them the perfect quick side that’ll have dinner guests swooning over your culinary skills. Crisp edges, buttery finish, and that irresistible garlic aroma make these mushrooms a total game-changer for your meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, drizzling 1 tablespoon olive oil across the surface to create an even coating.
- Drop sliced mushrooms into the hot pan, spreading them evenly so each piece touches the surface directly. Allow them to transform golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally during the 5-7 minute cooking process.
- Tumble 2 minced garlic cloves into the skillet, immediately following with 2 tablespoons butter. Swirl everything together, letting the butter melt and the garlic release its aromatic essence for approximately 1 minute.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley throughout the mushroom mixture, stirring gently to distribute the bright green herb evenly.
- Finish the dish with a delicate dusting of salt and cracked black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasonings to your preference.
- Transfer the sizzling mushrooms to a serving plate, presenting them while piping hot and glistening with buttery goodness.
Notes
- Fresh, firm mushrooms work best, so select ones without soft spots or dark blemishes.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet, which prevents proper browning and can make mushrooms steam instead of caramelize.
- Use unsalted butter to control the salt level and allow the garlic and mushroom flavors to shine through.
- For a dairy-free version, swap butter with olive oil or vegan butter alternative and ensure parsley is finely chopped for even distribution.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 138 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg