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Garlic Butter Mushrooms Recipe

Garlic Butter Mushrooms Recipe

Do you need a fast side dish? Try this Easy 15 minute Garlic Butter Mushrooms Recipe.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Sharp knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Kitchen Timer
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb MUSHROOMS
  • 3 tbsp BUTTER
  • 1 tbsp OLIVE OIL
  • 4 cloves GARLIC
  • 1/2 tsp SALT
  • 1/4 tsp BLACK PEPPER
  • 1 tbsp PARSLEY
  • 1 tsp LEMON JUICE

Instructions
 

Step 1:

  • Grab your fresh mushrooms from the fridge. Use a damp paper towel for cleaning.

Wipe away all the dark dirt carefully. Do not put them in water.

  • Mushrooms soak up water like a sponge. This makes them very soft.

Step 2:

  • Place the mushrooms on your cutting board. Use a sharp knife for the slicing.

Cut them into thick, even slices now. Keeping them thick helps the texture.

  • They will shrink when they get hot. Even slices help them cook together.

Step 3:

  • Put your large skillet on the burner. Turn the stove to medium-high heat.
  • Let the pan sit for a minute. It needs to be very hot first.
  • A hot pan makes the best mushrooms. This creates a great sear.

Step 4:

  • Pour the olive oil into the pan. Add the butter to the oil.
  • The oil stops the butter from burning. Watch for the butter to bubble.
  • It will start to smell very nutty. This is a good sign.

Step 5:

  • Carefully add the mushrooms to the skillet. Try to make a single layer.
  • Do not pile them up too high. If the pan is full, use two.
  • Crowded mushrooms will steam instead of fry. This ruins the texture.

Step 6:

  • Let the mushrooms sit for two minutes. Do not stir them quite yet.
  • You want a nice brown crust. This crust has all the flavor.
  • Wait for the edges to turn gold. Be very patient during this step.

Step 7:

  • Now you can stir the mushrooms gently. Use your wooden spoon for this.
  • Cook them for five more minutes. They will release their natural juices.
  • The juices will then cook away. The mushrooms will become glossy.

Step 8:

  • Peel and mince your fresh garlic cloves. Add the garlic to the skillet.
  • Stir the garlic into the mushrooms quickly. Cook it for only one minute.
  • Burnt garlic tastes very bitter. Keep the garlic moving.

Step 9:

  • Sprinkle the sea salt over the top. Add the black pepper for spice.
  • Squeeze the fresh lemon juice in now. This adds a very bright finish.
  • Stir everything one last time together. The smell will be amazing.

Step 10:

  • Take the skillet off the hot burner. Chop the fresh parsley very finely.
  • Sprinkle the parsley over the mushrooms. Serve them while they are steaming.
  • They taste best right from the pan. Enjoy your healthy meal.

Notes

Use a very hot pan for browning.
Do not wash mushrooms with much water.
Add the garlic at the very end.
Use fresh garlic for the best smell.
Crowding the pan makes the mushrooms steam.
Choose mushrooms that are firm and dry.
Cold butter adds a very nice gloss.
Slice the mushrooms into thick, even pieces.
Use unsalted butter to control the salt.
Do not overcook the garlic at all.
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