Sautéed Grilled Garlic Mushrooms
Golden, garlicky, and deeply savory - these Sautéed Grilled Garlic Mushrooms are a quick and easy vegetarian side dish ready in just 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Large skillet or cast iron pan
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 500 g cremini or button mushrooms, whole and cleaned
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves optional
Instructions
- Marinate the mushrooms in olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Add mushrooms in a single layer without crowding the pan.
- Cook without stirring for 3 to 4 minutes until a dark sear forms on one side.
- Flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes on the other side.
- Reduce heat to medium, push mushrooms aside, and melt butter in the center of the pan.
- Add minced garlic and thyme to the butter. Cook 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss everything together and coat mushrooms in the garlic butter. Cook 1 more minute.
- Remove from heat, top with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not salt mushrooms before cooking - it draws out moisture and prevents a proper sear.
- Cook in batches if your pan is small to avoid steaming.
- Cast iron pans give the best caramelized crust.
- For dairy-free, replace butter with an extra tablespoon of olive oil.