Description

These cowboy mushrooms are a quick, savory, and deeply flavorful side dish, perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Earthy cremini mushrooms are seared with garlic, fresh herbs, and a splash of Worcestershire for a crowd-pleasing, umami-packed treat.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs (700g) cremini or white button mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced (or 1/3 teaspoon dried)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Wipe mushrooms clean with a paper towel or mushroom brush. Trim stems as needed and quarter the mushrooms (halve if small).
Heat a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and let it shimmer.
Add mushrooms in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook another 3 minutes until golden brown.
Lower heat to medium. Add butter and stir until melted. Add garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Sprinkle with smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Drizzle in Worcestershire sauce. Toss mushrooms to coat and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, toss to combine, and serve immediately.

Notes

For best browning, don’t overcrowd the pan and let mushrooms cook undisturbed. Use fresh herbs for brighter flavor, but dried work in a pinch. For a vegan version, use more olive oil instead of butter and a vegan Worcestershire sauce. If mushrooms release too much liquid, keep cooking until it evaporates. Finish with extra herbs or a splash of balsamic for variation.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 1 cup
Calories: 120
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 500
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 8
Fiber: 2
Protein: 4

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