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Delicious garlic butter mushrooms in a skillet ready to serve as a side dish.

Steakhouse Garlic Butter Mushrooms

These seared, garlicky, buttery mushrooms are perfect as a side dish or a bold main attraction at your dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the mushrooms
  • 16 ounces mushrooms You can use cremini or button mushrooms.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided Use one tablespoon for cooking and one for finishing.
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Seasoning Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce (optional) Adds color and flavor.
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, chopped For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Clean the mushrooms by wiping them with a damp cloth and trim off any dry parts of the stems.
Cooking the Mushrooms
  1. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
  2. Once the butter melts, add the mushrooms to the skillet and sprinkle them with kosher salt. Let them cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes to get a good sear.
Adding Spices and Garlic
  1. Combine the paprika, onion powder, dried oregano, dried tarragon, black pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl.
  2. Add the minced garlic and the prepared spice mix to the mushrooms. Stir well and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
Optional Browning Sauce
  1. If using browning sauce, stir it into the skillet now and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
Finishing with Sauces
  1. Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Stir everything together and allow to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Finish the dish by stirring in the remaining tablespoon of butter until melted and mixed through.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Sprinkle chopped chives over the mushrooms before serving.

Notes

For a more dramatic flavor, try using shiitake mushrooms. If you have leftovers, consider stuffing chicken with them.