Description
Juicy, caramelized mushrooms sautéed in rich garlic butter and finished with herbs—these melt-in-your-mouth mushrooms make the perfect savory side for steak, chicken, or any roasted meat.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) cremini or white mushrooms, cleaned and halved
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or dry white wine for deglazing
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add mushrooms in a single layer and cook undisturbed for about 4–5 minutes until golden-brown.
- Stir and continue to sauté for another 3–4 minutes until tender and browned.
- Reduce heat to medium and add garlic and thyme, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Optional: Deglaze the pan with balsamic vinegar or white wine, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in remaining tablespoon of butter and cook for 1 more minute until mushrooms are glossy.
- Season with salt and pepper, remove from heat, and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use a mix of mushrooms like shiitake or portobello for added flavor.
Add lemon juice for brightness or Parmesan for a savory twist.
Swap butter with plant-based options for a vegan version.
Reheat leftovers in a skillet to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg