Description
Savory garlic parmesan mushrooms bring earthy elegance to your kitchen table, capturing rustic Italian flavors in a simple, irresistible side dish. Crispy edges, umami-rich mushrooms, and golden parmesan create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) whole cremini or button mushrooms (cleaned & stems trimmed)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fat/Oil:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or olive oil for a lighter option)
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional, for extra flavor)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet on medium-high temperature and transform butter into a silky liquid coating across the pan’s surface.
- Introduce whole mushrooms, allowing them to dance and sizzle for approximately 5-6 minutes, occasionally stirring to ensure even caramelization and moisture release.
- Incorporate finely chopped garlic, delicate salt crystals, freshly ground black pepper, and aromatic Italian seasoning blend into the mushroom mixture.
- Continue cooking and gently stirring for an additional 2 minutes, creating an intense fragrant environment that awakens the garlic’s robust essence.
- Delicately cascade grated Parmesan cheese over the golden-brown mushrooms, tenderly tossing to distribute the savory coating evenly.
- Maintain heat for 1-2 minutes, watching as the cheese softens and creates a delicate, crispy exterior that glistens with rich flavor.
- Remove skillet from heating element and scatter vibrant, freshly chopped parsley across the mushrooms for a touch of verdant brightness.
- Present immediately as a versatile accompaniment alongside grilled proteins, atop creamy pasta, fluffy rice, or enjoyed independently as an elegant appetizer.
Notes
- Select mushrooms with firm, smooth caps and avoid those with bruises or dark spots for the best texture and flavor.
- Pat mushrooms dry before cooking to prevent excess moisture and ensure proper browning and caramelization.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged for a more intense, authentic flavor profile.
- Adjust cooking time based on mushroom size, ensuring they’re golden brown and not overly soft or rubbery.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg