Garlic Mushrooms with Herbs (Printable Version)

Tender mushrooms enhanced with garlic, herbs, white wine, and lemon for a simple flavorful side.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
02 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
03 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ Fats & Oils

04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Liquids

06 - 2 tbsp dry white wine (optional)
07 - 1 tbsp lemon juice

→ Seasonings

08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and foamy.
02 - Add quartered mushrooms and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release moisture and start to brown.
03 - Incorporate minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant without browning.
04 - Pour in white wine if using, and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes to reduce liquids slightly.
05 - Season with salt and black pepper, stir in lemon juice and half the parsley. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
06 - Sprinkle remaining parsley over the mushrooms before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes barely twenty minutes but tastes like you've been cooking all day.
  • The earthy mushrooms meet bright garlic in a way that makes everything taste more like itself.
  • Works as a side for almost anything, or eaten alone with crusty bread on a quiet Tuesday night.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the mushrooms or stir them too early; they need space to brown and won't color if they're packed together steaming.
  • Add the garlic after the mushrooms have already released their liquid, or it will burn and turn bitter before the dish is done.
  • Taste before serving—the lemon juice is small but mighty, and you may want more depending on your preference for brightness.
03 -
  • If your white wine seems too acidic or harsh, let it reduce for an extra minute to mellow its edge.
  • Brown the mushrooms properly before adding garlic—this is the difference between a good dish and a transcendent one.

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