Description

Make the best sauteed mushrooms for your next dinner side dish or as an appetizer for your next party. This dish is quick and easy to make and is best when the mushrooms are sauteed on High heat so that all of the flavors come through.

Ingredients

• 16 oz. small button mushrooms
• 1/4 c. olive oil, divided
• 4 cloves garlic, minced or chopped
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1/2 c. white wine, like a dry white sauvignon blanc (or balsamic vinegar or chicken stock)
• 1 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 t. chili/red pepper flakes
• 2 T. butter
• 2 T. chopped parsley
• kosher or sea salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Brush mushrooms clean; keep them whole, or if they are large, cut them in halves.
2. Heat large skillet over HIGH heat; add 1/8 c. olive oil, then mushrooms. Cook; stir mushrooms until they start to brown and caramelize, about 3-5 minutes. Add remaining olive oil; add onions and garlic; cook until translucent. Add wine, lemon juice and chili flakes; cook about 2 minutes or until liquid reduces down a little. Add butter and chopped parsley; cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Serve warm.