Description
Creamy Garlic Mushrooms are a rich, flavorful dish featuring tender mushrooms in a luscious garlic cream sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe offers a comforting, savory side or main component that pairs wonderfully with pasta, toast, or grilled meats. Made with simple pantry staples, it delivers deep, comforting flavors and versatility for any meal.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients
- 250g fresh button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or double cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional Variations
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (for herb upgrade)
- Red pepper flakes or smoked paprika (for spicy kick)
- Mixed mushrooms such as shiitake, oyster, or portobello (for mushroom medley)
- Grated Gruyère or Fontina cheese instead of Parmesan (for cheese lovers)
- For dairy-free version: coconut oil and coconut milk instead of butter and cream
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Clean mushrooms gently with a damp cloth and slice them evenly for consistent cooking. Mince the garlic finely to maximize flavor.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes until they release their juices and turn golden brown.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to burn it to preserve aroma.
- Pour in Cream: Lower the heat and slowly add the heavy cream, stirring gently. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes as it thickens, coating the mushrooms evenly.
- Season and Finish: Season with salt and pepper, then add chopped parsley. If using Parmesan cheese, sprinkle it in now and allow it to melt slightly. Stir everything well before serving.
Notes
- Choose firm, fresh mushrooms to maintain texture during cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure mushrooms brown instead of steaming.
- Use fresh garlic for vibrant flavor instead of jarred garlic paste.
- Simmer cream gently over low heat to avoid curdling.
- Finish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for brightness and color contrast.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooked mushrooms without sauce and add fresh cream when reheating.
- Reheat gently on low heat, adding cream or milk to restore sauce creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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