Here’s a simple, flavorful recipe for Garlic Mushrooms — buttery, savory, and perfect as a side dish or steak topping.
🍄 Garlic Mushrooms
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (450g) mushrooms (button or cremini), cleaned and halved
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp white wine or lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Heat the Pan
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2️⃣ Cook Mushrooms
- Add mushrooms in a single layer.
- Let them cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes to develop a golden sear.
- Stir and continue cooking another 4–5 minutes until tender and browned.
3️⃣ Add Garlic
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant (don’t let it burn).
4️⃣ Season & Finish
- Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Optional: splash in white wine or lemon juice and cook 1–2 minutes until slightly reduced.
5️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm as a side dish, over steak, chicken, pasta, or toasted bread.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Extra buttery: Add another tablespoon of butter at the end for richness.
- Creamy version: Stir in ¼ cup heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Spicy kick: Add red pepper flakes.
- Balsamic twist: Drizzle with balsamic vinegar in the last minute of cooking.
- Oven roasted: Toss mushrooms with oil and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
If you’d like, I can give you a steakhouse-style garlic butter mushrooms recipe with deep caramelization and a rich pan glaze.
