5 from 12 votes
Butter Garlic Sauteed Mushrooms
Butter Garlic Sauteed Mushrooms deliver tender, richly flavored mushrooms cooked slowly in generous butter with fresh garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. The mushrooms release their moisture and develop a caramelized, savory profile, finished with chopped parsley for freshness. This dish works well as a simple side or a flavorful topping for meat or toast.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
261 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound mushrooms white or cremini, wiped clean and sliced
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced, fresh
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt Or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt, Diamond Crystal brand
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat.
- When the foaming subsides, add the sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
- Cook, stirring often, over medium heat, until the mushrooms are tender and the liquids they release have evaporated, for about 7 minutes.
- Garnish the mushrooms with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use plenty of butter and cook mushrooms patiently over medium heat for best flavor and tenderness.
- Clean mushrooms by wiping with damp paper towels; avoid soaking to prevent excess moisture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days; flavor improves after a day or two.
- Reheat covered in the microwave at 50% power to maintain moisture and texture.
- Mushrooms freeze well for up to three months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5recipe
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Sodium
295mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5recipe | |
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.