Description

This recipe for Sauteed Mushrooms with Garlic offers a flavorful and easy side dish featuring tender mushrooms cooked to golden perfection with garlic, butter, olive oil, and a hint of white wine and thyme. Perfect as a savory accompaniment or topping, it’s quick to prepare and rich in umami taste.

Ingredients

Scale

Mushrooms

1 pound brown mushrooms (or white, cremini, or portobello mushrooms), sliced about ½” thick

Cooking

1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup white wine (optional)
1 sprig fresh thyme or a pinch of dried thyme (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced

Garnish

Chopped fresh chives (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the mushrooms: Clean mushrooms by gently wiping them with a paper towel or using a mushroom brush to remove dirt. Slice them into thick slices about half an inch thick to ensure even cooking.
Heat fats in pan: In a pan over medium-high heat, add the butter and olive oil and allow them to melt and heat through, creating a flavorful cooking base.
Toss mushrooms with soy sauce: Quickly toss the sliced mushrooms with the soy sauce just before cooking; do not prepare this mixture ahead of time as it will draw out too much moisture from the mushrooms.
Cook mushrooms without stirring: Add the soy-sauce coated mushrooms to the hot pan and spread them in an even layer. Do not stir immediately; let them cook undisturbed for about 4-5 minutes to allow them to brown on one side, developing deep flavor and texture.
Add white wine, garlic, and thyme: If using, pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan and allow it to evaporate. Add the minced garlic and thyme sprig, stirring occasionally, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until mushrooms are tender and fragrant.
Season and serve: Season the mushrooms with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Remove the thyme sprig if used, garnish with chopped fresh chives if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

Use any type of mushroom you prefer or have on hand, including white, cremini, or portobello.
Do not toss mushrooms with soy sauce too early to avoid excess moisture loss.
White wine is optional but adds a nice depth of flavor; you can substitute with vegetable broth or skip altogether.
Adjust cooking time slightly depending on mushroom variety and thickness.
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with additional olive oil or vegan butter.
Serve as a side dish or as a flavorful topping for steaks, chicken, or toast.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: sauteed mushrooms, garlic mushrooms, side dish, mushroom recipe, healthy mushroom sauté, quick easy mushroom recipe