Here’s a simple, flavorful Garlic Butter Balsamic Mushrooms recipe. Perfect as a side dish, topping, or appetizer!
🍄 Garlic Butter Balsamic Mushrooms
⏱ Time
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Cook: 10–12 minutes
- Total: ~15 minutes
🍽 Servings
- 2–4 servings (as a side)
🛒 Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) button or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and halved
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
🔪 Directions
1. Heat the Pan
- In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
2. Cook the Mushrooms
- Add mushrooms in a single layer.
- Cook without stirring for 3–4 minutes until bottoms are golden.
- Stir and cook another 3–4 minutes until tender.
3. Add Garlic & Balsamic
- Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Add minced garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in balsamic vinegar and stir to coat mushrooms.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional thyme/rosemary.
- Cook 1–2 more minutes until vinegar reduces slightly.
4. Serve
- Transfer to a serving dish.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve hot as a side or topping for steak, chicken, pasta, or rice.
✅ Tips & Variations
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- Spicy kick: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes
- Creamy version: Add 2 tablespoons cream at the end
- Oven option: Roast mushrooms at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes with butter, garlic, and balsamic
If you want, I can also make a one-pan meal version with chicken or steak using this same garlic butter balsamic mushroom flavor.
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