Description
Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic Butter elevate simple ingredients into a luxurious side dish. Earthy mushrooms mingle with rich butter and aromatic garlic, creating a delightful complement you can savor alongside many main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb (907 g) mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) butter
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) avocado oil
- 1.5 tbsps (22 ml) Worcestershire sauce or balsamic vinegar or soy sauce
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley or other herbs (garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Meticulously cleanse mushrooms under cool water, thoroughly drying them with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture and ensure optimal caramelization.
- Cutting: Slice mushrooms into uniform pieces, creating consistent sizes that promote even cooking and attractive presentation.
- Pan Preheating: Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high temperature, establishing an ideal cooking surface for achieving rich, golden-brown exteriors.
- Initial Sautéing: Strategically arrange mushrooms in a single layer, allowing ample space between pieces to encourage proper browning rather than steaming.
- Moisture Reduction: Let mushrooms cook undisturbed, allowing natural liquids to evaporate and develop a deep, complex flavor profile while creating a beautiful caramelized surface.
- Fat Introduction: Drizzle avocado oil and butter into the pan, creating a luxurious cooking medium that enhances the mushrooms’ natural earthiness.
- Aromatics Infusion: Sprinkle minced garlic throughout the skillet, stirring continuously to distribute flavors and prevent burning.
- Flavor Enhancement: Splash Worcestershire sauce or balsamic vinegar, intensifying the mushrooms’ depth and complexity.
- Final Cooking: Continue sautéing for an additional few minutes, stirring occasionally until mushrooms reach a deep golden-brown color and fully absorb surrounding flavors.
- Seasoning: Remove from heat and generously season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, elevating the mushrooms’ natural umami characteristics.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with finely chopped parsley, adding a burst of fresh color and herbaceous note to the dish.
- Serving: Transfer immediately to a serving dish, preserving the mushrooms’ warm, buttery essence and maximizing their culinary appeal.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Thoroughly dry mushrooms before cooking to prevent steaming and achieve optimal caramelization and crispy texture.
- Uniform Cutting: Slice mushrooms into consistent sizes for even cooking and attractive presentation.
- Pan Positioning: Use a hot, heavy-bottomed skillet and create space between mushrooms to guarantee proper browning instead of soggy results.
- Flavor Layering: Add Worcestershire sauce or balsamic vinegar to enhance mushrooms’ depth, and finish with fresh herbs for a bright, aromatic touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg