Description
Sautéed shiitake mushrooms deliver an earthy, umami punch that elevates your dinner plate with minimal effort. Grab some fresh shiitake mushrooms, heat your skillet, and watch these delicate fungi turn golden brown in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Clean 8 oz shiitake mushrooms gently with a damp cloth, removing stems and slicing caps into ¼-inch thick pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds until warm but not smoking.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the hot oil, stirring frequently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and light golden.
- Spread sliced mushrooms in a single layer across the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and allow golden-brown color to develop.
- Pour 1 tbsp soy sauce over mushrooms, tossing to coat evenly. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for extra kick.
- Remove mushrooms from heat when they’re tender and deeply caramelized, about 7-8 minutes total cooking time.
- Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley just before serving to add a bright, fresh note to your sautéed shiitake mushrooms.
Notes
- Clean shiitake mushrooms gently with a damp cloth to avoid waterlogging, which can make them soggy during cooking.
- Use medium heat when sautéing to develop a golden-brown color and prevent burning the garlic or mushrooms.
- For a vegan version, swap butter or olive oil with coconut oil and use tamari instead of soy sauce to keep the dish gluten-free.
- Add a splash of white wine or vegetable broth for extra depth of flavor, and consider finishing with fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for brightness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 149 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 545 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg