Mushroom Saute

posted by anniebakes on October 1, 2012     4 comments »

WOW, I know you’re wondering why I’m sharing with you one of the easiest things to do in cooking?! Well, let me tell you…

I have made sauted mushrooms my entire life and I’ve. been. doing. it. wrong.! And maybe you are as well, so here goes–the big secret….

DON’T CROWD THE MUSHROOMS IN THE PAN!!!

And where did I get this bit of knowledge?? My favorite movie Julie & Julia! I’ve watched it probably 30 times and just caught this little tid bit of info. So I tried this idea and guess what? I made the best mushrooms ever!!! It’s true, overcrowding the pan causes the mushrooms to steam themselves and not get browned. Also, no seasoning until the end. Salt will draw the moisture out of the mushrooms and will make them tough…

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Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups baby bella mushrooms-sliced
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and drizzle in the olive oil, mix around until melted. Add in just enough mushrooms to cover the bottom of the pan, cook for 1-2 minutes and turn over. When they are done to your liking, sprinkle with salt and pepper and remove to a plate. Add in the rest of the mushrooms and repeat. Serve with a great filet, you will love these!!

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4 Responses to “Mushroom Saute”

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    Liz — October 2, 2012 @ 9:55 pm

    Mmmmmm…..one of my favorite sides! I’m certain I crowd mine, so will try your tip next time around…which will be soon!!!! You’ve got me craving mushrooms :)

    • anniebakes replied: — October 3rd, 2012 @ 5:41 pm

      glad I could help!

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    Roz — October 2, 2012 @ 10:01 pm

    First of all Anne, I LOVE simple posts with simple tips and/or recipes! And this tip is so valuable! I, too, have been sauteeing mushrooms wrong according to Julia. It makes perfect sense and I’ll do this from now on! Thanks so much.

    Sorry, I have been absent for a few weeks, I’ve been writing posts and pre-scheduling them for the two weeks that I will be gone. I won’t be able to comment much on your blog during that time either with the charges for using ‘data’ on the Web while in Europe.

    I promise I’ll catch up when I get back!

    Hugs,
    Roz

    • anniebakes replied: — October 3rd, 2012 @ 5:41 pm

      Thank you, Roz, enjoy!!

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