Grilled Garlic Mushrooms (Printable)
Smoky grilled mushrooms sautéed with garlic and fresh herbs for a quick, flavorful side.
# What You'll 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 - 1/2 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
# Method:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Add the mushrooms and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the mushrooms onto skewers or place them in a grill basket for easier handling.
03 - Grill the mushrooms for 3 to 4 minutes per side until tender with distinct grill marks, basting occasionally with any remaining marinade.
04 - 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.
05 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm with lemon wedges on the side if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The double cooking method, grilling then sauteing, creates a texture that is firm outside and juicy inside, which most mushroom recipes miss entirely.
- It comes together in half an hour with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
02 -
- Do not skip the resting time in the marinade because those 10 minutes are when the mushrooms actually absorb the flavor, rushing this step leaves them bland.
- If your mushrooms are shrinking dramatically on the grill, your heat is too high and you are losing all the moisture that keeps them juicy.
03 -
- Pat the mushrooms dry before marinating because excess water prevents the marinade from clinging and dilutes the flavor.
- Use a grill basket instead of skewers if you want to save time, it holds more mushrooms and nothing rolls away into the coals.