Grilled Garlic Mushrooms (Printable version)
Smoky grilled mushrooms sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs for a savory side.
# What you need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
06 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Garnish
07 - 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (omit for vegan/dairy-free)
# How To:
01 - Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Toss the mushrooms with 1½ tbsp olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
03 - Thread mushrooms onto skewers or place in a grilling basket to prevent them from falling through the grate.
04 - Grill mushrooms for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
05 - Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Add the grilled mushrooms, thyme, and half the parsley to the skillet. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring gently, until mushrooms are glistening and well coated.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
08 - Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with remaining parsley and Parmesan cheese if using.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- That double cooking method, grilling then sautéing, gives you a smoky depth that plain pan mushrooms can never touch.
- It takes barely any effort but looks and tastes like you spent an hour planning it.
- Works as a side, a topping, or honestly just eaten standing over the stove straight from the pan.
02 -
- Do not walk away from the garlic in the skillet, thirty seconds is all it takes to go from perfect to bitter.
- Letting the mushrooms sit in the oil and seasoning for even ten minutes before grilling makes a noticeable difference in flavor.
03 -
- Dry your mushrooms thoroughly with a damp cloth before oiling them, excess moisture is the enemy of a good char.
- Serve these within minutes of finishing, mushrooms reheat fine but never recapture that just cooked glow.