Description
This recipe for Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic Butter highlights a simple yet flavorful way to prepare mushrooms by concentrating their natural umami and finishing them in a rich garlic butter sauce with optional savory flavorings. Perfect as a side dish or topping, these golden brown, tender mushrooms are enhanced by a hint of fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Mushrooms
- 2 lb mushrooms (use any variety; cut large ones in half)
Cooking Fat and Flavorings
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Additional Flavoring Options
- 1½ Tablespoons worcestershire sauce OR
- 1½ Tablespoons balsamic vinegar OR
- 1½ Tablespoons soy sauce OR
- 1½ Tablespoons white wine
Seasoning and Garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley or other herbs, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the mushrooms: Wash and prepare the mushrooms by cutting any large mushrooms in half so that all pieces are relatively the same size for even cooking.
- Dry sauté mushrooms: Heat a pan over medium-high heat, adding only the mushrooms in a single layer. Stir occasionally and wait for the mushrooms to release their liquid, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the liquid or continue cooking until it evaporates, concentrating the mushroom flavor and enabling a golden brown sear.
- Add garlic, butter, and flavorings: Once the liquid has evaporated, add the avocado oil, butter, minced garlic, and your choice of worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, or white wine. Continue sautéing for another 3 to 4 minutes until the mushrooms turn golden brown.
- Serve: Turn off the heat, season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with chopped parsley or herbs, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Using a variety of mushrooms can add depth and texture to the dish.
- Make sure to remove or evaporate the mushroom liquid to get a proper sear and avoid sogginess.
- The flavoring options (worcestershire, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, or white wine) can be chosen based on personal preference to create different taste profiles.
- Serve as a side dish or use as a topping for steaks, pasta, or toasted bread.
- Use avocado oil for a higher smoke point to prevent burning during sautéing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sauteed mushrooms, garlic butter mushrooms, mushroom side dish, easy mushroom recipe, sautéed vegetables
