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Easy Garlic Butter Mushrooms Recipe

Easy Garlic Butter Mushrooms

Fresh mushrooms are browned in olive oil, then finished with butter, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper for an irresistible skillet side dish. Serve them immediately alongside steak, chicken, seafood, bread, or a hearty casserole.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound (450 g) Fresh white button or cremini mushrooms
  • 2-4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 3-6 cloves Garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon, or to taste Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon, or to taste Black pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Optional Additions
  • 1/4 cup Dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
  • 1 small pinch Red-pepper flakes

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Wipe or quickly rinse the mushrooms, then dry them thoroughly. Trim the stems, leave small mushrooms whole or halve them, and quarter any larger mushrooms.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add the mushrooms in a single layer and cook for about 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
  3. Add the butter and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until it melts and becomes foamy around the mushrooms.
  4. Add the minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant without allowing it to brown heavily.
  5. Stir in the chopped parsley. If using dry white wine, add it after the garlic and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until reduced.
  6. Taste the mushrooms and adjust the salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired. Serve immediately while the butter sauce is warm and glossy.

Notes

For the richest result, use 4 tablespoons of butter; for a lighter version, use 2 tablespoons. Dry mushrooms well and avoid crowding the skillet so they brown instead of steam. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and reheat gently in a skillet.