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Seared Mushrooms With Garlic and Thyme

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Nicole Franzen

Our idea of magic mushrooms is crisp, golden (legal) substances with the power to lend a bass note of flavor to grain salads, turn a piece of ricotta toast into a meal, or stand alone as a savory side. Learn how to make this recipe and more in our online cooking class with Sur la Table.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
12 ounces mushrooms (such as maitake, oyster, and/or king trumpet), cut into large pieces
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 sprigs thyme
2 garlic cloves, crushed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until just beginning to smoke. Arrange mushrooms in skillet in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until bottom side is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, toss mushrooms, and continue to cook, tossing often and reducing heat as needed to avoid scorching, until golden brown all over, about 5 minutes more.

    Step 2

    Reduce heat to medium and add butter, thyme sprigs, and garlic to skillet. Tip skillet toward you so butter pools at bottom edge. Spoon foaming butter over mushrooms until butter smells nutty, about 4 minutes. Remove mushrooms from skillet with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 180 Fat (g) 18 Saturated Fat (g) 8 Cholesterol (mg) 30 Carbohydrates (g) 4 Dietary Fiber (g) 1 Total Sugars (g) 1 Protein (g) 2 Sodium (mg) 5
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