Butter Sauteed Mushrooms
These golden, caramelized mushrooms are rich, savory, and bursting with garlic and herb flavor.
Ingredients
- •1 pound (450g) cremini or button mushrooms, wiped clean and halved
- •3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- •2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel and cut any large ones in half, leaving smaller ones whole.
- 2
Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and foaming.
- 3
Add the mushrooms in a single layer without overcrowding the pan, working in batches if necessary.
- 4
Cook the mushrooms without stirring for 4 to 5 minutes to allow them to develop a deep golden-brown crust.
- 5
Toss the mushrooms and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until they are tender and have released their moisture.
- 6
Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, minced garlic, and fresh thyme to the center of the pan.
- 7
Sauté the mixture constantly for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant and the mushrooms are thoroughly coated in the garlic butter sauce.
- 8
Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in the fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- 9
Taste, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve immediately while hot.
💡 Chef tips
- Never wash mushrooms under running water or they will absorb too much liquid and steam instead of brown; simply wipe them clean with a damp towel.
- Do not overcrowd the pan, as this traps moisture and prevents the mushrooms from achieving that desirable caramelized crust.
- To make this recipe pareve or vegan, simply substitute the butter with equal parts plant-based margarine or additional olive oil.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished mushrooms are deeply browned and tender with a rich, buttery garlic aroma and a bright, savory flavor balanced by fresh herbs and lemon.