Garlic Butter Mushrooms (3 Ingredients)
These garlic butter mushrooms are quick, flavorful, and versatile enough to serve as a side dish, snack, or appetizer. They take just 10 minutes from start to finish and deliver a deep, savory flavor with every bite. The buttery garlic coating makes them irresistible, and their speed and simplicity make them a recipe worth repeating.
Ingredient Notes
- Button Mushrooms: Their mild, earthy flavor works beautifully with butter and garlic. Quartering them gives a good balance of surface area for browning while keeping their texture juicy. You can substitute them with cremini, oyster mushrooms or baby bella mushrooms for a more pronounced mushroom flavor.
- Butter: Provides richness and allows the mushrooms to caramelize. Use unsalted butter to control seasoning.
- Garlic: For the best result, choose fresh garlic, as it carries the full, vibrant flavor this recipe depends on. Pre-minced garlic is preserved to extend shelf life; this process can adjust its flavor.
- Salt and Black Pepper: Simple seasoning that enhances the natural umami flavor of mushrooms.
Step by Step Video Instructions
Expert Tips
Why Do Mushrooms Need a Large Pan: A wide pan prevents overcrowding, which allows the mushrooms to brown properly. If the pan is too small, they steam instead of sear, and you lose that golden caramelization.
Turn Up the Heat: Once the garlic is ready, cooking the mushrooms over high heat drives off excess moisture quickly, helping them brown while keeping their texture meaty.
Serve Immediately: Mushrooms are best enjoyed hot from the pan. As they sit, they release moisture and lose their crisp edges.
Finish with Herbs: Fresh parsley is the classic choice for garlic butter mushrooms, adding a clean brightness that balances the richness. Thyme or rosemary can also be used if you want a more aromatic finish.
Storage and Leftovers
Refrigeration: Store cooled mushrooms in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Not recommended, as freezing mushrooms will cause the mushrooms’ texture to change.
Reheating: The best way to reheat is in a hot pan with a touch of butter, which brings back their texture and flavor. A microwave works if needed, but it makes the mushrooms softer.
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Garlic Butter Mushrooms (3 Ingredients)
Ingredients
- 7 oz Button mushrooms washed and quartered
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 clove Garlic chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes, until softened.
- Increase the heat to high, add the mushrooms, and season with salt and black pepper.
- Sauté the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and serve immediately.
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