The secret to perfection is using plenty of butter and cooking the mushrooms slowly and patiently. These mushrooms are incredible. It’s difficult to believe that such depth and complexity of flavor can be achieved with minimal seasonings, but the mushrooms themselves are very flavorful, and cooking them in butter brings out their rich flavor. A few other mushroom recipes I like include keto stuffed mushrooms, crab stuffed mushrooms, and chicken and mushrooms.
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Fresh mushrooms: I use either white or Cremini (Baby Bella) mushrooms in this recipe. Unsalted butter: I love using creamy European butter, but any butter will be great. You can also use olive oil, but my personal preference is butter. Minced garlic: Mince it yourself, or use the stuff that comes in a jar. Both work. You can also use thinly sliced garlic cloves. To season: Kosher salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Parsley: Used mostly for garnish, so you can skip it if you don’t have any on hand.
Melt the butter in a large, 12-inch skillet. Add the mushrooms, garlic, and seasonings. Cook the mushrooms until tender, for about 7 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve. Mushrooms are best when cooked in lots of fat, over medium heat, slowly and patiently, until very tender. That’s when the mushrooms release their flavor.
Cook Until the Liquid Disappears
As you cook the mushrooms, you’ll notice that they release liquid into the saute pan. The amount of liquids varies according to the water content of the mushrooms. Keep cooking, and the liquid will slowly disappear. Part of it will reabsorb, and part will evaporate. When the pan becomes almost dry, keep cooking for just a few more minutes until the mushrooms are browned. That’s when they’re ready. They are also excellent with pork. I love them with ham steak, pork chops, pork medallions, and pork roast. In addition, I often serve them with seafood, including pan-fried salmon, baked cod, and grilled shrimp. In the photo below, you can see them served with pan-fried salmon and sauteed green beans.
