Chestnut Mushrooms Recipe
Chestnut Mushrooms Recipe features sautéed mushrooms cooked with garlic, shallots, thyme, butter, and optional soy sauce. This simple dish highlights rich, earthy flavors and offers a nutritious, low-calorie option. Quick to prepare and versatile, it works well as a side or topping. Fresh parsley adds a bright finishing touch before serving.
Equipment
- Skillet or frying pan
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
- Chopping board
Ingredients
- 300 g chestnut mushrooms cleaned and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 small shallot finely diced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or ½ tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce optional, for enhanced umami
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Get Everything Ready
- Start by rinsing the chestnut mushrooms under cold water. Pat them dry gently with a cloth or paper towel, then slice them evenly. Peel and finely chop the garlic and shallot.
Heat Up The Pan
- Place a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Add a good splash of olive oil and let it heat up until it starts to shimmer.
Saute The Garlic And Shallot
- Toss in the chopped garlic and shallot. Stir them around for a couple of minutes, just until they smell amazing and start to turn soft and see through.
Add The Mushrooms
- Drop in the sliced mushrooms. Let them cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring now and then. They’ll shrink a bit and start to release their juices.
Season And Add Herbs
- Sprinkle in some thyme, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. If you’re using soy sauce, now’s the time to pour it in. Keep cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes so everything blends nicely and the pan isn’t too watery.
Finish With Butter
- Turn the heat down a notch. Add a knob of butter and stir it through until it melts completely, giving the mushrooms a rich, glossy coating.
Final Touch And Serve
- Take the pan off the heat. Scatter over some chopped fresh parsley for a bit of color and freshness. Serve warm great on toast, alongside grilled meats, tossed through pasta, or simply as a flavorful side.
Notes
Chestnut mushrooms offer a rich, earthy flavour that deepens when sauteed. For extra depth, don’t skip the soy sauce it adds a subtle umami boost that elevates this simple dish into something truly savoury and satisfying.