Description
Savory Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauteed Mushrooms elevate simple ingredients into a luxurious side dish that dances with rich, umami flavors. Silky mushrooms bathed in a velvety garlic-parmesan sauce promise pure culinary comfort you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb mushrooms (white button or cremini)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp butter (45 ml)
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Cream Base:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly clean mushrooms under cool running water, ensuring all dirt is removed, then pat dry completely with paper towels to prevent steaming during cooking.
- Finely mince garlic cloves using a sharp knife, creating uniform, small pieces for even flavor distribution.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter is fully melted and slightly bubbling, approximately 2 minutes.
- Add prepared mushrooms to the hot skillet, spreading them in a single layer to maximize direct contact with the pan surface, allowing proper caramelization.
- Sauté mushrooms without stirring for 3-4 minutes, letting them develop a rich golden-brown color and intense flavor profile.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet, stirring continuously to prevent burning and release aromatic compounds.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly across the mushrooms, ensuring balanced seasoning throughout the dish.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, reducing heat to medium-low and gently stirring to create a luxurious sauce coating the mushrooms.
- Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes, allowing the cream to thicken and integrate with the mushroom juices.
- Remove skillet from heat and immediately fold in grated parmesan cheese, stirring until completely melted and integrated.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, providing a bright, herbaceous finish to the creamy mushroom preparation.
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy immediately while the sauce remains warm and velvety.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, firm mushrooms with intact caps to ensure the best texture and flavor in your sautéed dish.
- Pat mushrooms extremely dry to achieve perfect golden-brown caramelization and prevent unwanted steaming during cooking.
- Use a cast-iron or non-stick skillet to create an even heat distribution and help mushrooms develop a rich, deep color.
- Consider low-fat alternatives like half-and-half or milk for a lighter version of the creamy sauce, though the texture might be slightly less luxurious.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan cheese to maintain a similar richness.
- Experiment with different mushroom varieties like shiitake, cremini, or oyster mushrooms to explore unique flavor profiles and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg