Description
These garlic butter mushroom bites are a savory and satisfying appetizer or side dish. Featuring tender cremini mushrooms sautéed in a flavorful garlic butter sauce, they’re finished with lemon juice and fresh herbs for a vibrant touch.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cups halved cremini mushrooms (about 12 oz.)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted.
- Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid and begin to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, use a mix of mushrooms like shiitake or portobello.
- Can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or topping for toast or steak.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for a more tangy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 96
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 178mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 11mg
