Sauteed Grilled Garlic Mushrooms (Printable)
Smoky grilled mushrooms sauteed with garlic and herbs for a savory vegetarian side in just 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Mushrooms
01 - 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
→ Sautéing & Finishing
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegan alternative
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste
12 - Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Add the cleaned mushrooms and toss thoroughly until evenly coated. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated mushrooms onto skewers or place them in a grill basket for easier handling.
03 - Place the mushrooms on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until tender with distinct grill marks. Baste occasionally with any remaining marinade during grilling.
04 - Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the grilled mushrooms and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly browned.
05 - Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the mushrooms and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
06 - Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm alongside lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The double cooking method, grilling then sauteing, creates a texture that is simultaneously smoky and buttery in a way that will ruin plain mushrooms for you forever.
- Everything comes together in thirty minutes with ingredients you probably already have, which makes it the ultimate impromptu side dish.
02 -
- Do not skip patting the mushrooms dry before marinating, excess moisture prevents the marinade from adhering and ruins the chance of a good sear.
- Moving the mushrooms too frequently on the grill is the enemy of char marks, let them sit undisturbed until they release naturally.
03 -
- Letting the mushrooms sit at room temperature for fifteen minutes before grilling helps them cook more evenly and develop better char.
- A tiny pinch of sugar in the marinade amplifies the balsamic and helps the grill marks caramelize into something almost candy like.