Description
Sautéed Oyster Mushrooms bring delicate umami flavors from the forest floor to your plate. French-inspired techniques create a deliciously simple side dish that elevates any meal with earthy, golden-brown elegance you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh oyster mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 1 small shallot
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped soft herbs (chives, parsley, or tarragon)
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Flaky salt (optional)
Instructions
- Gently separate oyster mushrooms into bite-sized pieces, maintaining delicate cluster structures while splitting larger sections for even cooking.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat until the surface develops a subtle shimmer and appears slightly rippled.
- Introduce mushroom pieces into the hot oil, methodically rotating to ensure complete oil coverage and prevent sticking.
- Allow mushrooms to sauté undisturbed for 4-5 minutes, developing deep golden-brown caramelization and releasing natural moisture.
- Continue stirring occasionally, encouraging uniform browning across all mushroom surfaces for approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Mince shallots and fresh herbs into fine, uniform pieces to distribute flavor evenly throughout the dish.
- Reduce heat slightly and incorporate butter, minced shallots, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper into the skillet.
- Sauté the mixture for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing shallots to become translucent and mushrooms to reach a rich, mahogany-like coloration.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped herbs and optional flaky sea salt for a refined finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while mushrooms retain their robust, caramelized texture and aromatic herbaceous notes.
Notes
- Gently separate oyster mushrooms to preserve their delicate structure and ensure even cooking.
- Use high heat to achieve a rich, golden-brown caramelization that develops deep, nutty flavors.
- Allow mushrooms to cook undisturbed for the first few minutes to create a crispy exterior.
- Add butter and shallots towards the end of cooking to prevent burning and enhance the earthy taste.
- Fresh herbs provide a bright, aromatic finish that complements the mushrooms’ rich, meaty texture.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and maximum flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg