Sauteed Chanterelle Mushrooms Recipe
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Sauteed Chanterelle Mushrooms Recipe
Description
This recipe for Sauteed Chanterelle Mushrooms focuses on preserving the mushrooms’ subtle, woodsy flavor by cooking them with butter and onions in a skillet. Cleaning the chanterelles carefully and trimming any spoiled parts ensures a pleasant texture. Sautéing the onions first softens their sweetness, which complements the mushrooms. Cooking over medium to high heat lets the mushrooms release and then evaporate their moisture, concentrating their flavor and preventing sogginess. Seasoning with salt, black pepper, and thyme adds aromatic notes without overpowering the chanterelles’ natural taste.
These sautéed chanterelles work well as a warm side dish accompanying meats or in simple meals where their flavor can be appreciated. Garnishing with fresh parsley adds a fresh, herbal touch before serving. The dish should be enjoyed while still warm to maintain its tender texture.
Cleaning chanterelle mushrooms may take extra time if they are especially muddy or small; brushing off dirt and patting dry helps avoid excess moisture that can affect cooking.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces chanterelle mushroom fresh
- 1-2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion sliced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, ground
- 2 Teaspoon thyme
- parsley fresh to garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Prepare your chanterelle mushrooms. Clean mushrooms to cut off spoiled parts. Rinse if they are dirty, if they are not too dirty just use a brush to brush off dirt. Pat dry wet mushrooms to take in excess waters.
- Cut your mushrooms into two or fours if they are large, or else leave whole.
- Heat up a skillet with the butter and saute sliced onion until soft.
- Add mushrooms to your pan and keep over a high to medium heat setting.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add thyme and combine.
- Stir occasionally while the mushrooms are reducing. The mushrooms will lose a lot of liquids and that's ok.
- Cook until mushrooms are done over medium to high heat and until you are satisfied with the result.
- Serve still warm as a side dish.
Notes
- Thorough cleaning of chanterelle mushrooms may require extra prep time, especially when mushrooms are small and muddy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 1228mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.