Description
Luxurious roasted mushrooms with browned butter elevate simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. Earthy mushrooms caramelize perfectly, delivering rich, nutty flavors that will delight your palate and impress dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) mushrooms, cleaned and halved
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) butter
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a high temperature of 400°F (200°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the middle for even roasting.
- In a skillet over medium heat, transform butter into a rich, golden-brown liquid with a deeply nutty fragrance, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Create a luxurious flavor base by combining the caramelized butter with finely minced garlic, aromatic thyme leaves, and a precise blend of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Meticulously clean and slice mushrooms, then generously coat them with the herb-infused browned butter mixture, ensuring each piece is thoroughly seasoned.
- Arrange the butter-coated mushrooms in a single layer on a spacious baking sheet, allowing ample room between pieces to promote optimal caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan midway to guarantee uniform browning and achieving a tender, golden exterior with concentrated flavor.
- Transfer the roasted mushrooms to a serving platter while still piping hot, ready to be enjoyed as an elegant side dish or sophisticated appetizer.
Notes
- Enhance butter’s flavor by swirling constantly to prevent burning during browning process.
- Select mushroom varieties like cremini, shiitake, or oyster for diverse textures and deeper umami profile.
- Adjust roasting time based on mushroom size to ensure perfect caramelization without becoming overly dry.
- Accommodate dietary needs by substituting dairy butter with plant-based alternatives like olive oil or vegan butter for similar richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 178 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg