Garlic Mushrooms with Herbs (Printable)

Tender mushrooms sautéed with garlic, herbs, and white wine for a simple, flavorful side.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
02 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
03 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ Fats & Oils

04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Liquids

06 - 2 tbsp dry white wine (optional)
07 - 1 tbsp lemon juice

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Combine olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and becomes foamy.
02 - Add mushrooms and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release moisture and begin to brown.
03 - Incorporate minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
04 - Pour in white wine if using, simmer for 1 to 2 minutes to reduce liquid slightly.
05 - Add salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and half the parsley; stir to combine evenly.
06 - Remove from heat, transfer to serving dish, and sprinkle with remaining parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These mushrooms are ready in 20 minutes but taste like you've been tending them all afternoon.
  • The white wine dissolves completely into a silky glaze that makes even plain toast feel fancy.
  • It's the kind of side dish that steals the show and makes people ask for the secret.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan or wash your mushrooms under running water—both destroy the browning and turn them into a soggy disappointment.
  • The garlic can burn in seconds, so have everything else measured and ready before it hits the heat; I learned this the hard way and had to start over.
03 -
  • For deeper, earthier flavor, add a tiny pinch of dried thyme or oregano right after the garlic—it blooms beautifully in the hot oil.
  • If you make this ahead, reheat gently in the same skillet over low heat and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten it back up.