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Printed September 1, 2026
Printed September 1, 2026
5-Ingredient Magic
Burnt Butter Garlic Mushrooms
Nutty brown butter, crispy garlic chips, and umami-rich mushrooms create a side dish that steals the show. The French technique of beurre noisette makes ordinary mushrooms extraordinary.
Ingredients
- 1 pound mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster), torn or sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- Fresh thyme sprigs or parsley
Preparation
The key to this dish is patience—letting the butter brown properly and the mushrooms caramelize without crowding creates layers of flavor that go way beyond sautéed mushrooms. This is what happens when French technique meets umami boosters.
Cooking Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter.
- Once the butter melts, add the sliced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic is golden and crispy (about 2 minutes). Remove garlic chips and set aside.
- Continue cooking the butter, swirling the pan, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add mushrooms to the brown butter and cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes to get a good sear.
- Toss mushrooms and continue cooking until tender and caramelized, about 5 more minutes.
- Add soy sauce and toss to coat, then top with reserved garlic chips and fresh herbs.
The combination of nutty brown butter, crispy garlic, and the soy sauce creates incredible depth. These mushrooms work as a side dish, over toast, or tossed with pasta.
