Creamy mushroom sauce
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
132 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
Creamy mushroom sauce
Description
Creamy mushroom sauce starts by frying sliced portabellini mushrooms with fresh thyme in butter and cooking oil until golden brown. Garlic is added for fragrance, followed by a creamy liquid made from cream and milk thickened with corn starch. The sauce simmers gently to develop thickness and meld flavors while cooking through the dairy components.
This sauce features earthy mushroom flavor enhanced by herbaceous thyme and sharpness provided by a dash of lemon juice. The texture is creamy and smooth, enriched by the cream and thickened milk, providing a luxurious coating that complements varied dishes.
Parsley added last contributes fresh herbal notes and color. The sauce can be served immediately and pairs well with proteins or pasta. The cooking method requires gentle heat to preserve creaminess and achieve caramelized mushrooms without overcooking the dairy.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 5 cups portabellini mushroom approximately 500g/ 1 pound, or chestnut mushroom, halved or sliced
- 2 thyme sprigs, fresh
- 2 garlic crushed, cloves
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup milk mixed with 3 teaspoons corn flour or corn starch
- 1-2 tablespoon lemon juice to taste
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil together.
- Add the mushrooms to the pan with the thyme and season with salt and pepper.
- Allow the mushrooms to fry until golden brown then add the garlic and fry until fragrant.
- Pour in the cream and milk and allow to simmer gently for 5-10 minutes until the sauce has thickened and cooked through.
- Season with lemon, salt and pepper and add the parsley.
- Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 365mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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