Skillet Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Golden sauteed mushrooms swimming in garlic butter and fresh thyme, ready in 15 minutes as a side or steak topping.
- Cook temp
- 400°F
- 204°C · preheat
- Total time
- 15 min
- 5 prep · 10 cook
Easy Garlic Butter Mushrooms Recipe · Cooking With Claudia
Cooking With Claudia shows how to sear halved cremini mushrooms without crowding before tossing them in foaming garlic herb butter.
- Target //Cook at Medium-High Heat for 15 mins.
- Doneness //Cook until visual doneness cue is met.
- Golden Rule //These mushrooms are the side dish that steals the show. The secret is treating them like you treat a steak: hot pan, do not touch them, let them develop a crust. Then hit them with butter and garlic at the end. They go on everything: steaks, burgers, pasta, toast, or just eaten with a fork standing at the stove.
- Family Tweak //Some kids are mushroom skeptics. Slice them thinner so they get extra crispy and call them garlic butter crisps. Skip the thyme for picky eaters.
Ingredients
- 16 ozCremini Mushrooms, cleaned and halved or quartered
- 1 tbspOlive Oil
- 3 tbspUnsalted Butter
- 4 clovesGarlic Cloves, minced
- 3 sprigsFresh Thyme
- 1 tbspSoy Sauce
- 1/4 tspKosher Salt, to taste
- 1/4 tspBlack Pepper, to taste
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Get to the point
- 1
Slice 16 oz cremini mushrooms in half or quarters depending on size.
- 2
Sear in a single layer in a hot skillet with oil for 5 minutes without stirring until golden.
- 3
Add 3 tbsp butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, and fresh thyme; toss for 2 minutes.
- 4
Finish with a splash of soy sauce and serve as a side or steak topper.
Step by step
Tap a step to cross it offPrep the Mushrooms
Clean 16 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Trim the stems. Halve small mushrooms and quarter larger ones so they are roughly uniform in size.
WhyNever wash mushrooms under running water. They are like little sponges and will steam instead of sear.
Hot Sear Without Stirring
5 minHeat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. Spread mushrooms in a single layer and let them cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes until the bottoms are deeply golden brown and they have released and reabsorbed their liquid.
WhyThe golden rule of mushroom cooking: do not stir. Leave them alone so they brown instead of steam.
Garlic Butter Finish
Stir mushrooms once, then add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 3 sprigs of fresh thyme. Toss and cook for 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the butter is foaming. Add 1 tbsp soy sauce and toss to coat evenly.
WhySoy sauce adds umami depth without making the mushrooms taste Asian. It is the secret restaurant trick.
Season & Serve
Remove thyme sprigs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately as a side dish, over toast, or spooned over a grilled steak.
WhyThese mushrooms are best straight from the pan while the butter is still sizzling.
- Dad pro tip
- These mushrooms are the side dish that steals the show. The secret is treating them like you treat a steak: hot pan, do not touch them, let them develop a crust. Then hit them with butter and garlic at the end. They go on everything: steaks, burgers, pasta, toast, or just eaten with a fork standing at the stove.
- Kid & toddler adjustment
- Some kids are mushroom skeptics. Slice them thinner so they get extra crispy and call them garlic butter crisps. Skip the thyme for picky eaters.
- Serve with
- Grilled steak or chicken · Crusty sourdough toast · Creamy polenta
- Reheating
- Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a small pat of butter for 2-3 minutes. Do not microwave or they turn rubbery.
- Calories
- 130
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbs
- 5 g
- Fat
- 12 g
Nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central #169251. Cook-time basis: 16 oz cremini mushrooms in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat; no safe internal temperature required for vegetables.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you reheat leftover skillet garlic butter mushrooms without ruining the texture?
Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a small pat of butter for 2-3 minutes. Do not microwave or they turn rubbery.
How do I adapt this meal for picky kids or toddlers?
Some kids are mushroom skeptics. Slice them thinner so they get extra crispy and call them garlic butter crisps. Skip the thyme for picky eaters.
What are the best side dishes to serve with this?
Recommended sides include Grilled steak or chicken, Crusty sourdough toast, Creamy polenta.