Garlic Butter Mushrooms
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Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Description
Garlic Butter Mushrooms start by melting butter with olive oil in a pan to create a rich base for sautéing minced garlic and shallots until fragrant. Fresh cremini or baby bella mushrooms are added and cooked just until tender, ensuring they retain a pleasant texture without becoming soggy. The dish is seasoned with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the natural earthiness of the mushrooms. A sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley is added off heat to keep its color and freshness.
This side dish works well alongside grilled steak or as an addition to casseroles, adding a savory note and moist texture. It is best served warm to preserve the butter's gloss and the mushrooms' delicate texture. Timing the mushrooms to be ready near mealtime helps retain their flavor and temperature.
Fresh garlic and shallots contribute vibrancy, while careful heat control prevents bitterness from burnt garlic. Using a single layer of mushrooms promotes even cooking and browning. The combination of olive oil and butter adds complexity and helps the mushrooms cook evenly, making this a simple yet distinctive accompaniment.
Ingredients
- 2 TB olive oil
- 2 TB butter salted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 shallot minced
- 20 oz mushrooms sliced (cremini or baby bella are great, fresh
- 4 TB parsley chopped (optional, fresh leaves
- kosher salt
- black pepper freshly cracked
Instructions
- In a large nonstick pan, add olive oil and butter over medium heat, until melted and hot. Add garlic and shallot, stirring until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms and continue to stir, about 2-3 minutes or just until mushrooms are soft cooked through. Don't over cook.
- Remove from heat, add parsley, and lightly sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir again and serve while warm.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and shallots for optimal flavor and aroma.
- Melt and heat the olive oil and butter fully before adding garlic and shallots to ensure even cooking.
- Stir frequently to prevent the garlic from burning and becoming bitter.
- Arrange mushrooms in a single layer to cook and brown evenly.
- Add fresh parsley after removing the pan from the heat to keep its color and brightness.
- Serve the mushrooms warm, ideally as one of the last preparations before serving the meal.
- Pair well with grilled steak or as a savory side for casseroles.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 338mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 342IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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