Description
A simple and flavorful Garlic Butter Oyster Mushrooms recipe featuring tender sautéed oyster mushrooms cooked in buttery garlic sauce with a hint of fresh parsley. Perfect as a savory side dish or a delightful topping for toast and pasta.
Ingredients
Mushrooms
- 1½ pounds oyster mushrooms, cleaned, ends trimmed, and quartered
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Cooking Fats and Flavorings
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Herbs
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over high heat and allow it to become very hot. Add the oyster mushrooms in a single layer without overcrowding—cook them in batches if needed to avoid steaming them.
- Brown and salt the mushrooms: Cook the mushrooms until they begin to brown, about 7 minutes. Then reduce heat to medium-high, sprinkle them with kosher salt, and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes so they release their moisture.
- Add olive oil and continue cooking: Drizzle the olive oil over the mushrooms, then stir occasionally as you cook until the mushrooms are tender and their edges turn golden brown, about 8 minutes more.
- Incorporate butter and garlic: Add the salted butter to the pan. Once melted, add the minced garlic, stirring frequently to coat the mushrooms and cook until the garlic becomes fragrant and well combined, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Finish with parsley and serve: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle the finely chopped fresh parsley over the mushrooms, and serve immediately for maximum flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Be sure not to overcrowd the skillet to ensure proper browning and avoid sogginess.
- The recipe works well with other mushroom varieties like cremini or shiitake for variation.
- Use unsalted butter if you want to control the saltiness more precisely.
- Serve these mushrooms as a side dish, on toasted bread, or tossed with pasta for a quick, savory meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
