Grilled Garlic Mushrooms (Printable)
Smoky grilled mushrooms sauteed with garlic and herbs for a quick savory side dish.
# 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)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Add mushrooms and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 10 minutes while you heat the grill.
02 - Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread mushrooms onto skewers or place in a grill basket.
03 - Grill mushrooms for 3-4 minutes per side, until tender and marked with grill lines, basting occasionally with leftover marinade.
04 - Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add grilled mushrooms and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly browned.
05 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The double cooking method, grilling then sauteing, creates a texture that is simultaneously meaty and buttery soft.
- Balsamic vinegar in the marinade caramelizes on the grill and gives every mushroom a glossy, deeply savory crust.
02 -
- Do not skip drying the mushrooms after cleaning because wet mushrooms will steam instead of getting that essential char on the grill.
- Letting the mushrooms sit in the marinade for the full 10 minutes is not optional because the vinegar needs time to penetrate the caps.
03 -
- If your grill grates are wide, use a grill basket because nothing is sadder than watching a perfect mushroom fall through into the flames.
- Adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade gives these mushrooms a subtle heat that people will notice but not be able to identify, and they will keep coming back for more.