Grilled Garlic Mushrooms (Print)
Smoky grilled mushrooms sautéed with garlic and fresh herbs for a quick savory side.
# What You Need:
→ Mushrooms
01 - 1 lb cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp dried thyme
06 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
07 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1 tsp salt
→ For Sautéing & Finishing
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter or vegan alternative
10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
11 - Additional salt and pepper, to taste
12 - Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
02 - Add the cleaned mushrooms to the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat evenly. Let them rest for 10 minutes while you prepare the grill.
03 - Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the mushrooms onto skewers or arrange them in a grill basket for easier handling.
04 - 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.
05 - 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.
06 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The double cooking method, grilling then sauteing, creates layers of smoky and buttery flavor that single step recipes never achieve.
- These mushrooms convert even the most devoted carnivores at your table into people who ask for the recipe before leaving.
02 -
- Do not skip the marinating step because those ten minutes are when the mushrooms drink in the vinegar and garlic that define the flavor.
- Wet mushrooms will steam instead of grill, so pat them dry after cleaning or you will lose the char marks entirely.
03 -
- Crowding the grill or skillet is the fastest way to end up with steamed mushrooms instead of beautifully charred ones, so work in batches if needed.
- A splash of the leftover marinade into the butter saute pan creates an instant pan sauce that people will mop up with bread.