Description
Savory garlic parmesan mushrooms bring classic Italian flavors to your dinner table. Umami-rich ingredients combine for a quick side dish that elevates simple vegetables with robust seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) cremini or button mushrooms (cleaned & stems trimmed)
- ¼ cup (60 g) parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) unsalted butter (or olive oil for lighter option)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional, for extra flavor)
- 2 tbsps (8 g) parsley (fresh, chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Skillet Preparation: Heat a spacious pan over medium-high flame, melting butter to create a smooth, glistening cooking surface.
- Mushroom Transformation: Introduce whole mushrooms, allowing them to sizzle and caramelize for 5-6 minutes, rotating periodically to ensure even browning and moisture release.
- Flavor Infusion: Sprinkle finely chopped garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning into the mushroom mixture, stirring consistently to prevent burning and develop a rich, aromatic base.
- Cheese Coating: Generously dust mushrooms with grated Parmesan, gently tossing to ensure complete coverage and creating a delicate, crispy exterior during an additional 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Final Flourish: Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add a vibrant burst of color and herbaceous freshness. Serve immediately as a versatile side dish or elegant appetizer alongside steak, pasta, or rice.
Notes
- Choose Fresh Mushrooms: Select firm, unblemished mushrooms with smooth caps for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Control Heat Carefully: Maintain medium-high heat to caramelize mushrooms without burning garlic, which can turn bitter and acrid.
- Avoid Overcrowding Pan: Use a spacious skillet and cook mushrooms in a single layer to ensure proper browning and prevent steaming.
- Optimize Cheese Melting: Sprinkle Parmesan in the last moments of cooking to create a crispy, golden cheese crust without burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg