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Garlic Butter Steakhouse Mushrooms

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Rich, savory mushrooms sautéed in garlic butter and finished with fresh herbs—this easy 20-minute side dish brings classic steakhouse flavor to your dinner table. Perfect for pairing with steak, chicken, or pasta, and guaranteed to impress with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb cremini or white button mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
  • Kosher salt, to taste (start with 1/2 tsp)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: Squeeze of lemon juice at the end

Instructions

  1. Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel. Trim stems and quarter or halve mushrooms for uniform size.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot (water should sizzle when flicked on).
  3. Add 2 tbsp butter and olive oil to the pan. Once melted and foaming, add mushrooms in a single layer. Let sear undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, then stir occasionally for 8-10 minutes until deeply golden and liquid has evaporated.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Push mushrooms to the edges and add remaining 2 tbsp butter to the center. When melted, add minced garlic and thyme. Sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, then stir to coat mushrooms.
  5. Add Worcestershire sauce and toss well. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add red pepper flakes if desired. Squeeze lemon juice over mushrooms just before serving, if using.
  6. Transfer mushrooms to a serving plate. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Don’t crowd the pan—use two skillets if needed for best browning. Add garlic only after mushrooms are browned to prevent burning. For dairy-free or vegan, use plant-based butter and mushroom-based Worcestershire or soy sauce. Mushrooms are best served hot but leftovers are great in omelets, sandwiches, or tossed with pasta. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet. For extra flavor, try a splash of dry white wine or sherry after browning mushrooms.

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