Grilled Garlic Sautéed Mushrooms (Printer-friendly)
Smoky grilled mushrooms sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs for a savory side dish.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
06 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Garnish
07 - 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (omit for vegan or dairy-free)
# How to Make It:
01 - Set a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and allow it to come to temperature.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the mushrooms with 1½ tbsp olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Thread the seasoned mushrooms onto skewers or place them in a grilling basket to prevent them from falling through the grates.
04 - Grill for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and lightly charred.
05 - Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Add the grilled mushrooms, thyme, and half the parsley to the skillet. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently, until the mushrooms are glistening and well coated.
07 - Taste and adjust with additional salt and pepper as needed.
08 - Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the remaining parsley and Parmesan cheese if using.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The double cooking method gives you a charred exterior from the grill and a silky garlic glazed finish from the skillet.
- These mushrooms disappear fast at gatherings, so maybe double the batch if you want leftovers.
02 -
- Do not move the mushrooms around too much on the grill or they will steam instead of charring.
- Letting the garlic go even a few seconds too long in the skillet turns it bitter, so pull the pan off heat if needed.
03 -
- Clean mushrooms with a damp cloth instead of rinsing them under water so they do not get soggy before grilling.
- A squeeze of lemon juice at the very end brightens everything up and cuts through the richness beautifully.