Description
This recipe features sautéed garlic mushrooms with fresh thyme, combining cremini and shiitake mushrooms cooked in butter and flavored with garlic, thyme, and a touch of light soy sauce for a savory, aromatic side dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 12 oz mushrooms (cremini and shiitake, cut in half)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 sprigs thyme
- 6 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 3 tsp light soy sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the mushrooms and garlic: Cut the mushrooms in half to ensure even cooking and finely chop the garlic cloves for maximum flavor release during sautéing.
- Cook mushrooms in butter: Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter and the mushrooms. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the mushrooms begin to brown. Sprinkle with sea salt and cook for an additional minute to season thoroughly.
- Add garlic, remaining butter, thyme, and soy sauce: Add the chopped garlic and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 minute to soften the garlic without burning. Then add the fresh thyme sprigs and light soy sauce, stir well to combine, and cook for another minute to meld the flavors.
Notes
- Use a mix of cremini and shiitake mushrooms for depth of flavor and texture.
- Finely chopping garlic ensures it infuses the butter and mushrooms evenly.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste based on preferred saltiness.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or topping for steak, chicken, or toast.
- Use fresh thyme for the best aroma; dried thyme can be substituted but reduce quantity to 1 tsp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: garlic mushrooms, sautéed mushrooms, thyme mushrooms, cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, garlic butter mushrooms, mushroom side dish
