Garlic Butter Sautéed Mushrooms
A quick and easy side dish featuring tender mushrooms sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion and ready in under 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces (450 grams) fresh mushrooms (cremini or baby bella preferred, white button mushrooms optional)
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) unsalted butter
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Clean and slice mushrooms about 1/4-inch (6 mm) thick, wiping with a damp cloth or paper towel to remove dirt without rinsing.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Melt butter without browning.
- Add half the sliced mushrooms to the pan, spacing them out to brown rather than steam. Let sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop a golden crust, then stir occasionally until browned and shrunken. Transfer to a bowl.
- Repeat with remaining mushrooms, adding the last tablespoon of butter before cooking the second batch.
- Lower heat to medium-low and add minced garlic and chopped thyme. Stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
- Return all mushrooms to the pan, toss with garlic butter mixture, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Stir in chopped parsley just before removing from heat.
- Serve immediately hot.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure mushrooms brown properly. Add garlic after mushrooms have browned to avoid bitterness. Use medium heat to prevent burning butter and garlic. Cooking mushrooms in batches improves caramelization and texture. For lactose intolerance, substitute butter with ghee or dairy-free butter alternatives. Adding a splash of white wine or lemon juice at the end brightens the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/2 cu
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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