Our idea of magic mushrooms is crisp, golden (legal) substances with the power to lend a bass note of flavor to grain salads, turn a piece of ricotta toast into a meal, or stand alone as a savory side. Learn how to make this recipe and more in our online cooking class with Sur la Table.
Ingredients
4 Servings
2
12
4
2
2
Preparation
Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until just beginning to smoke. Arrange mushrooms in skillet in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until bottom side is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, toss mushrooms, and continue to cook, tossing often and reducing heat as needed to avoid scorching, until golden brown all over, about 5 minutes more.
Step 2
Reduce heat to medium and add butter, thyme sprigs, and garlic to skillet. Tip skillet toward you so butter pools at bottom edge. Spoon foaming butter over mushrooms until butter smells nutty, about 4 minutes. Remove mushrooms from skillet with a slotted spoon.
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Back to TopSimple, yummy, fresh tasting. Mwah!!
Mary
California
12/2/2023
I purchased a bunch of different varieties of oyster mushrooms for Christmas dinner and had no idea how to prepare them. Honestly, I didn’t know how to “properly” cook mushrooms until I found this recipe. Absolutely delicious, easy, and fast.
Frances
Washington DC
12/26/2022
We made these for Thanksgiving and I haven't been able to stop thinking about them. So simple and so delicious. Of all of the dishes we made, this one disappeared fastest. We just got a gigantic 5lb bag of king oyster mushrooms with strategically loose plans for what to do with them, because I have a secret plan, and it's to suggest making this recipe in a couple of days when we have burned through our healthier ideas.
Shroomie
Los Angeles, CA
12/19/2022
Absolutely amazing! I made this with citrus sea bass!
The Rooted Table
Las Vegas, NV
9/6/2022
Yummy.
Paula M Lutz-Lay
Kansas City, Mo
1/21/2022
I have made this recipe several times and it is AWESOME. As someone who is not the best cook, I appreciate the simplicity of the recipe, and I’ve discovered a new love for mushrooms. My favorite version was in a cast iron pan on the grill, poolside. *chef’s kiss*
Amanda
Austin, Texas
7/23/2021
I have to say as someone who HATES mushrooms I loved this recipe — *and I didn't even include the butter* (in order to make it vegan for my boyfriend). I'll have to try it with it next time. I used oyster mushrooms (I recommend checking your local Asian grocery store for the best prices) and fried them in a dutch oven in two batches. I mostly followed the recipe except I used a tonnnn of chopped thyme leaves rather than sprigs. For the garlic I recommend that you keep an eye on it to let it get crispy on the outside, but still leave it gooey on the inside: what. a. delight. I drained the sizzled mushrooms on a wire baking rack to preserve their crispiness and then served with Gwyneth Paltrow's risotto with peas. Two thumbs up from the anti-mushroom committee :)
Sarah A.
Rosslyn, VA
4/16/2021
One word... Fantastic!
Anonymous
Scottsville VA
4/12/2021
Absolutely delicious. I was gifted a grow your own mushrooms kit for my birthday this year and this was the perfect recipe for my first harvest. Will 100% be making again
MollyCard
Norwich, UK
5/26/2020
So delicious, even with a variety of different mushrooms! I got a fancy mushroom sampler in my CSA box and didn't know what to do with them. This recipe was quick, easy, and tasted restaurant-quality. Definitely will make again!
Anonymous
Los Angeles
4/7/2020
I haven't been able to find maitake mushrooms at my local grocery store so when they finally popped up a few weeks ago, this was the perfect recipe to try them. I'll be serving these at future dinner parties for sure.
jaspilar
Michigan
11/22/2019
YUM. Amazing timing, because I would have forgotten about a bunch of mushrooms in my fridge until they went bad. Now I have delish garlicky mushrooms in my fridge and I... Am actually excited to eat them.
madtastik
10/8/2019