Garlic Butter Mushrooms

Here’s a quick and delicious recipe for Garlic Butter Mushrooms 🧄🍄 – buttery, garlicky, and perfect as a side dish, topping, or appetizer.

🍄 Garlic Butter Mushrooms

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 1 lb (450g) whole mushrooms (button, cremini, or baby bella)

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil (prevents butter from burning)

• 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

• Optional: squeeze of lemon juice or sprinkle of Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Prep mushrooms

   • Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel (don’t soak in water). Trim stems if needed.

2. Sauté

   • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Add mushrooms and cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes to get a nice sear.

   • Stir, then add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook another 4–5 minutes until mushrooms are tender and golden.

3. Finish

   • Stir in parsley and (optional) a squeeze of lemon juice or sprinkle of Parmesan.

4. Serve

   • Enjoy hot as a side dish, on steak, chicken, pasta, or toasted bread.