Description
Garlic Mushrooms bring earthy flavors right to your dinner table with minimal kitchen effort. Sautéed quickly in butter and herbs, these delectable bites make a perfect side dish or appetizer that friends and family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh mushrooms
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Seasoning:
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Select pristine mushrooms, eliminating any bruised sections. Slice each mushroom precisely into ¼-inch (0.6 cm) thick pieces using a sharp knife, ensuring uniform thickness for balanced cooking.
- Heat a large skillet at medium-high temperature (375°F/190°C). Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil and 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, allowing them to meld and create a golden cooking surface.
- Distribute mushroom slices carefully across the pan, creating a single uninterrupted layer. Allow them to caramelize for exactly 2-3 minutes without stirring, developing a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Gently rotate mushrooms using a wooden spatula, enabling each slice to brown evenly. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until edges become crisp and centers turn tender.
- Sprinkle 4 finely minced garlic cloves across the mushrooms. Stir constantly for 60-90 seconds, preventing garlic from burning while infusing its aromatic essence throughout the dish.
- Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Toss thoroughly to distribute seasonings across every mushroom slice.
- Remove skillet from heat. Scatter 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley and optional 1 teaspoon thyme over the mushrooms, creating a vibrant herbal finish.
- Transfer mushrooms immediately to a serving plate, ensuring you capture every drop of the flavorful butter sauce from the pan.
Notes
- Cleaning mushrooms with a damp cloth prevents water absorption, ensuring they brown perfectly instead of steaming.
- Cooking mushrooms in a single layer allows proper caramelization, creating deeper flavor and better texture.
- Letting mushrooms sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes helps develop a gorgeous golden-brown color that adds rich depth to the dish.
- Chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme can transform these mushrooms from simple to spectacular, adding brightness and complexity to the final flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 112 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg