Sautéed Mushrooms
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These sautéed mushrooms are deeply savory with an ideal texture and rich buttery taste. It’s a healthy side that’s easy to make. Serve them as tasty topping for appetizers, or as a garnish for chicken and steak. Enjoy them for breakfast with eggs, air fryer bacon and flour tortillas.
🛒 Recipe Ingredients
- Baby Bella Mushrooms: The main ingredient for this recipe, they provide a rich, earthy flavor. They’re also a good source of nutrients and add a meaty texture.
- Olive Oil: Adds a fruity and distinct flavor to the mushrooms. It also helps prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- Herbes de Province: A blend of dried herbs that enhances the overall flavor profile.
- Butter: Adds richness with a creamy texture. Butter also enhances the overall flavor of the mushrooms, making this dish more indulgent.
- Kosher Salt: Enhances the natural flavor of the mushrooms and other ingredients. It also helps to balance the dish by reducing any bitterness and bringing out the savory notes.
- Freshly-Ground Black Pepper: Adds a bit of heat and a subtle spiciness that complements the earthy flavor of the mushrooms.
- Fresh Italian Parsley (optional): Adds freshness and a burst of color to the dish. It provides a light, herbal flavor that complements the earthiness of the mushrooms and balances the richness of the butter and olive oil.
🧑🏼🍳 Expert Tips
- How to store mushrooms to keep them fresh: Mushrooms like air. So don’t keep them wrapped or covered in plastic. They’ll become sticky and slimy. Instead, place them on a tray loosely covered with damp paper towels and refrigerate.
- Avoid washing mushrooms under running water or soaking them. Mushrooms are like little sponges. They’re very porous. They have air pockets that soak up moisture like crazy. We want to prevent them from gobbling up more liquid.
- How to clean mushrooms: With a damp paper towel or a clean kitchen cloth, gently wipe off the cap and stem. Or use a mushroom brush (or a new unused toothbrush) to whisk away stubborn soil before wiping them down.
- Encourage water evaporation. Sear mushrooms in a very hot pan over medium-high heat. While sautéing, hold back the urge to add more and more oil to the pan. The spongy mushrooms will just soak it all up.
- Searing adds flavor. Sautéing mushrooms until brown allows them to develop a deep savory flavor. After they’re done, add butter for a rich delicious finish. It’s umami heaven!
- Homemade Herbes de Province: If you don’t have this spice on hand, you can make it at home. Combine a few pinches of these common dried spices: thyme, summer savory (or sage), rosemary, basil, oregano, tarragon, marjoram and crushed bay leaf.
- How to use leftover mushrooms and avoid food waste: Add them to a spinach omelette, pizza, or a crisp green salad. Make this delicious stuffed mushrooms appetizer.
📖 Recipe Steps
RECIPE PREP: Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp cloth. If needed, gently brush them to remove stubborn soil. Trim the stems with a sharp knife. Slice smaller mushrooms in half. Quarter the larger ones.
- Heat a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Do not add oil. We begin sauteíng without fat.
- Prevent overcrowding. Add 1 handful of mushrooms to the hot pan. Arrange them in a single layer. They need room to release air and moisture. If too many mushrooms are in the pan, the liquid produced will cause them to steam or boil, not sauté. You’ll end up with rubbery veggies.
- Let mushrooms cook for 1 1/2 minutes undisturbed. Stir them swiftly with a wooden spatula. Let them cook 3 minutes more. The heat will encourage them to start releasing moisture. After their size has been reduced by half, and most of the moisture has been evaporated, add olive oil and Herbes de Province. Flip and stir the veggies.
- Continue sautéing 3 to 5 minutes, until mushrooms are a beautiful brown. Remove pan from heat. Add butter to the pan, and let the mushrooms soak it up. Add salt and pepper taste. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Stir to coat. Serve immediately.
👉🏻 RECIPE TIP: When adding dried herbs to the pan, tightly crush the spices between your fingertips as you sprinkle them in. Breaking them up helps to release their full flavor and maximize aroma. It’s the secret to getting the most out of your dried herbs.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQ
These are the most commonly-asked questions about sautéed mushrooms, and the most helpful answers for recipe success.
A variety of mushrooms are ideal for sautèing, like cremini, button, shiitake, or a mix of wild mushrooms for added flavor. Choose fresh mushrooms with firm, unblemished caps.
It’s best to clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel or a soft brush to remove any dirt. Avoid soaking them in water as mushrooms can absorb moisture and become soggy.
It depends on personal preference. Both the caps and stems of mushrooms are edible. But if the stems are hard and dry, just slice off (trim) the very ends for a softer texture.
For small mushrooms, keep them whole or cut them in half. Quarter larger mushrooms. If slicing, leave pieces at least 1/4 inch thick. In a hot pan they’ll release air and moisture and shrink down. If cut too thin, they’ll shrivel up before they can brown.
Toward the end of the cooking process, add finely-minced garlic. For an additional flavor boost, add thinly-sliced shallots or onion halfway through cooking. After cooking, add butter, and sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice. Or if desired, add a splash of white wine or balsamic vinegar for depth of flavor.
Mushrooms are 80-90% water. Evaporating water (steam) is what causes mushrooms to become rubbery and chewy. To prevent this, add them to a wide, hot skillet that’s just about to start smoking. Don’t overcrowd the pan. If the pan’s not hot enough, they’ll boil or steam in the liquid they’re releasing.
Yes, you can sauté mushrooms in advance and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in a pan or microwave before serving.
🍽 More Delicious Sides
If you enjoyed this delicious recipe, you’ll really love these tasty sides. They’re perfect for weekday meals.
- Green Beans Almondine
- Farrotto with Roasted Mushrooms
- Fried Zucchini
- Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
- Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
- Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
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Sautéed Mushrooms
- Total Time: 13 Minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
Description
Sautéed mushrooms are delicious, savory and easy to make. Serve this healthy recipe as an appetizer, side dish, or garnish for chicken and steak. Enjoy them for breakfast with eggs and bacon.
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby bella (cremini) mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Herbes de Province (store-bought or homemade*)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Kosher salt (or garlic salt), to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped
*Homemade Herbes de Province: Combine a few pinches of these common dried spices: thyme, summer savory (or sage), rosemary, basil, oregano, tarragon, marjoram and crushed bay leaf.
Instructions
RECIPE PREP: Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp cloth. If needed, gently brush them to remove stubborn soil. Trim the stems with a sharp knife. Slice smaller mushrooms in half. Quarter the larger ones.
- Heat a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Do not add oil. We’ll start sauteíng without any fat.
- Prevent overcrowding. Add 1 handful of mushrooms to the hot pan. Arrange in single layer. They need room to release air and moisture. If too many mushrooms are in the pan, the liquid produced will cause them to steam or boil, not sauté. You’ll end up with rubbery veggies.
- Let mushrooms cook for 1 1/2 minutes undisturbed. Then stir swiftly with a wooden spatula. Cook 3 minutes more. The heat will encourage them to start releasing moisture. After their size has been reduced by half, and most of the moisture has been evaporated, add olive oil and Herbes de Province. As you sprinkle herbs into the pan, rub and crush them between your fingertips to help the dried herbs release their flavor and aroma. Flip and stir the mushrooms.
- Continue sautéing 3 to 5 minutes, until mushrooms are a beautiful brown. Remove pan from heat. Add butter to the pan. Let sautéed mushrooms soak up the butter. Add salt and pepper taste. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Stir to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
How to give sautéed mushrooms a flavor boost: Add finely-minced garlic toward the end of cooking process. For an additional boost of flavor, add thinly-sliced shallots or onion halfway through. At the end of cooking, sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon zest and a light squeeze of lemon juice.
How long do sautéed mushrooms last? When stored in an airtight container and refrigerated, they’ll stay fresh with a good texture for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 8 Minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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Yummy! We love sautéed mushrooms here! These were such a big hit with my family and my daughter’s boyfriend! Definitely will be making this recipe more!
Ok, these are perfection. I just made a double batch and put half on our steaks tonight. The other half is for topping pasta tomorrow. Great tips and so much flavor!
Oh I looooooooved these sauteed mushrooms!! And thanks for all the tips on how to make them perfect! It made things quick and easy!
Such a fun mushroom brush! I absolutely love sautéed mushrooms. These look incredible with all that flavor and they come together so easily!
I am used to roasting mushrooms, but I have never tried sautéed mushrooms. Your recipe sounds amazingly delicious and is worth trying. :) Thanks!!!
I love adding mushrooms to all kinds of recipes. These ones turned out soooo good, yum!
These mushrooms are delicious. We always buy the large carton from costco and sometimes need a quick way to use them up before they go bad. I used a carton for this recipe and it was delicious! Really brings out a depth of flavor that’s so good!
Great recipe for mushrooms! I love the addition of the parsley at the end! Delicious!