Garlic butter mushrooms. The ultimate side / snack that’s totally restaurant-worthy. Indulge in the simple yet rich mushroom stir fry with butter and garlic . It’s perfect with everything from steak and pasta to Indian-inspired meals and is guaranteed to tick all the boxes. The best veggie delight ever!
Why I Love This Mushroom Side
A brown bag full of mushrooms, block of butter, light sprinkle of flavorful herbs, and a lonely bulb of garlic, when it comes to making an easy mushroom side dish, you’ve got the best ingredients. If you are love experimenting with sautéed mushroom recipes, you probably know that the trio makes for a delicious combination, but sometimes whipping up the perfect buttery bites can be a bit tricky. Don’t fret, I’m here to share with you the best tricks to whip up the most delicious mushroom in a skillet.
Surprisingly, it’s one of those sides that go with everything from steak to pasta. Ridiculously easy to make yet so fancy. This easy garlic mushroom side dish is a simple combo of button mushrooms sauteed in butter and garlic. Just crank the heat to sizzle the butter, get the beautiful golden hue on garlic, and let the mushrooms soak in all the amazing flavors. A touch of thyme makes it more tasty and vibrant. Trust me, the magical mushroom aroma is going to lure you into the kitchen.
Key Ingredients In Garlic Butter Mushrooms
- Mushrooms - Button, cremini, portobello or Swiss brown.
- Garlic - The base flavor of the dish.
- Butter - Mushrooms are cooked in sizzling butter for that beautiful flavor and taste.
- Thyme - Fresh or dried herbs For flavor.
How To Make Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Cook mushrooms in garlic butter - Start with heating up butter until it sizzles. Stir fry the mushrooms until they are cooked through. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with dried herbs for added flavor. I like to squeeze in a little fresh lemon juice as well.
Garnish and serve - These mushrooms taste amazing straight out of the skillet. Add a sprinkle of chopped parsley for the vibrant touch, or a teaspoon of red pepper (chili) flakes for the heat. The best part? It goes with all sorts of dishes.
Can I use salted butter? Yes, but reduce the amount of salt you add to the dish.
How do I make this vegan? Simply substitute butter with olive oil or plant based alternative.
Can I freeze the leftovers? I don’t recommend freezing this dish as mushrooms may loose their texture.
Ingredients
- ▢ 250 g button mushrooms
- ▢ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ▢ 2 garlic cloves chopped
- ▢ 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ▢ Juice from half of lemon
- ▢ Chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Clean and pat dry mushrooms. If small, keep them whole, or slice large mushrooms.
- Heat butter in a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add butter. When butter melts and bubbles, add garlic. Saute, stirring, for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms. Increase the heat to high.
- Cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, for about 3-5 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium-high. Add thyme.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir. Heat through.
- Add lemon juice. Stir.
- Garnish with parsley.
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Notes
- Mushrooms - Replace button with portobello, cremini or Swiss brown mushrooms.
- Butter - Use olive oil for healthier alternative.
- Thyme - Replace with rosemary if you like.
- Lemon juice - Replace lemon juice with soy sauce or balsamic vinegar to customise the flavor.
- Serving suggestions - Delicious side dish with creamy pasta, noodles, grilled fish or meat, quiche and BBQ ribs. Or add as sandwich filling.
- Storage instructions - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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Ingredients
- ▢ 250 g button mushrooms
- ▢ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ▢ 2 garlic cloves chopped
- ▢ 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ▢ Juice from half of lemon
- ▢ Chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Clean and pat dry mushrooms. If small, keep them whole, or slice large mushrooms.
- Heat butter in a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add butter. When butter melts and bubbles, add garlic. Saute, stirring, for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms. Increase the heat to high.
- Cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, for about 3-5 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium-high. Add thyme.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir. Heat through.
- Add lemon juice. Stir.
- Garnish with parsley.
Video
Notes
- Mushrooms - Replace button with portobello, cremini or Swiss brown mushrooms.
- Butter - Use olive oil for healthier alternative.
- Thyme - Replace with rosemary if you like.
- Lemon juice - Replace lemon juice with soy sauce or balsamic vinegar to customise the flavor.
- Serving suggestions - Delicious side dish with creamy pasta, noodles, grilled fish or meat, quiche and BBQ ribs. Or add as sandwich filling.
- Storage instructions - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
