Butter Garlic Mushrooms is a delicious and easy side dish made with fresh mushrooms, garlic, butter, and herbs. These garlic butter mushrooms turn beautifully golden on the outside while staying tender and juicy inside.
Served over a bed of herbed yogurt, this dish has both chewy and creamy textures, beautiful colors, and delightful flavors. Plus, it comes together in just 20 minutes.
Just scoop up some yogurt with the mushrooms and you get rich, buttery flavor, sweet onion, fragrant garlic, a little heat, and that creamy, tangy finish all in one bite.
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The smell of garlic sizzling in butter is honestly one of the best kitchen aromas. If you love garlic and mushrooms in your dishes, you are going to absolutely love this.
If you are looking for the best garlic butter mushrooms recipe that works for busy weeknights, holiday dinners, or even as a vegetarian appetizer, this one pan mushroom skillet recipe is perfect.
It tastes like restaurant style garlic mushrooms but is very simple to make at home.
About Butter Garlic Mushrooms
Butter Garlic Mushrooms is one of those recipes that looks fancy but is actually super simple to make. If you have ever ordered sautéed mushrooms with garlic and butter at a restaurant and wondered how they get that deep golden color and rich flavor, this garlic butter mushrooms recipe shows you exactly how to recreate it at home.
Instead of cooking mushrooms on low heat and ending up with watery mushrooms, we cook them in a wide skillet over medium-high heat so they brown properly. That beautiful browning is what gives you that restaurant style garlic mushrooms texture with slightly crisp edges and a tender, juicy center.
I started making this recipe some years ago on evenings when we wanted something quick but still comforting. Mushrooms are always on my grocery list, so they are usually sitting in the refrigerator, and garlic and butter are staples in every kitchen. The first time I made this as a mushroom side dish for dinner, it completely stole the spotlight from the main course.
Over time, I began serving these garlic butter mushrooms over a creamy herbed yogurt sauce. It adds a cool, tangy contrast to the warm, buttery mushrooms and makes the dish feel extra indulgent and satisfying without much extra effort. It almost feels like creamy garlic mushrooms, but lighter and fresher.
Now this has become one of our go-to easy mushroom side dishes. It works wonderfully as a vegetarian mushroom appetizer, a low carb mushroom recipe for weeknights, or even as mushrooms for toasted bread topping when we want something simple but filling.
Some days I serve it as it is. Other times I pair it with fluffy flatbread if I have some on hand. And on certain days, I scoop it up with crusty toasted bread and serve it with a fresh salad, and it becomes a light meal in itself.
If you love buttery garlic flavored mushrooms that are quick, flavorful, and versatile, this is definitely a recipe you need to try. And I guarantee you, once you try this 20 minute garlic butter mushrooms recipe, you will want to make it again and again.
In this easy to make recipe, I use both button mushrooms and cremini mushrooms.
The key to getting perfect brown mushrooms is not rushing the browning process. Let the mushrooms sit for a few minutes so they develop color and slightly crisp edges, then stir so they cook evenly on all sides.
To make it even more special, I love serving them over that creamy herbed yogurt sauce. It gives you that creamy garlic mushrooms feel without making the dish heavy.
This recipe is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a great option for any kitchen.
Why You Will Love the Recipe
These Butter Garlic Mushrooms are ready in under 20 minutes are easy to make are a one pan recipe with minimal cleanup are golden outside, tender and juicy inside have rich buttery garlic flavor in every bite taste like restaurant style garlic mushrooms can be served as a side dish or appetizer are naturally vegetarian and gluten-free
Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter Mushrooms
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Mushrooms (button or cremini): Fresh mushrooms give the best texture. This is the star ingredient of this recipe. You can use either fresh cremini mushrooms or button mushrooms. Cremini mushrooms add a deeper earthy flavor, while button mushrooms keep it classic, but hey, both taste good in this recipe.
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Butter: This is another key ingredient. It adds richness and gives that signature garlic butter mushrooms flavor.
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Olive oil: It is used to prevent the butter from burning and helps with even sautéing.
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Garlic cloves: Freshly chopped garlic is the star ingredient here, as it makes authentic sautéed mushrooms with garlic and butter.
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Onion: They are optional but highly recommended, as they add subtle sweetness and go so well with the other ingredients.
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Salt: Essential seasoning to bring out the natural mushroom flavor.
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Seasoning: I used a combination of basic spices like freshly ground black pepper for mild spice, red pepper flakes for a gentle kick, and dried mixed herbs or oregano to add a light herby note.
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Lemon juice: A drizzle of fresh lemon juice balances the richness and brightens the overall taste of this dish.
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Fresh parsley: A final sprinkle of fresh parsley adds freshness and a lovely contrast. You can also use chopped cilantro or basil here.
For the Creamy Herbed Yogurt Sauce
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Thick yogurt (Greek-style or strained): The creamy yogurt sauce pairs beautifully with the buttery mushrooms. I used creamy Greek yogurt to create a creamy base, but you can use any yogurt of your choice.
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Garlic: One of my favorites, and here it adds bold flavor. It literally enhances the overall feel of any yogurt sauce.
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Lemon juice: Adds tang and brightens the sauce.
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Olive oil: It improves smoothness and adds richness.
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Seasoning: A simple seasoning of red pepper flakes, dried herbs, salt, and black pepper.
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Fresh parsley: Again, it adds lovely color, freshness, and a herby note.
How to Make Garlic Butter Mushrooms at Home
Making butter garlic mushrooms at home is a cakewalk. Just do the prep like quartering the mushrooms, slicing the onions, and finely chopping the garlic and parsley.
Then heat a wide skillet over medium-high heat. A wide pan really makes a difference for browning. Then add olive oil. Once hot, place the mushrooms in a single layer.
Let them cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes. This helps develop a golden color. Make sure to stir occasionally and cook until the mushrooms release moisture.
Then add butter and continue cooking until the mushrooms turn golden brown and most of the moisture evaporates.
After that, add sliced onion and garlic and sauté just until fragrant and until the onion is slightly softened and caramelized. Season with salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and dried herbs. Toss well.
Then turn off the heat and add lemon juice and chopped parsley.
For the sauce, whisk all yogurt sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Chill for about 10 minutes for the best texture.
To serve, place the yogurt on a plate and top it with warm butter garlic mushrooms, and you are ready to dig in!
Variations
Creamy Garlic Mushrooms
For a creamy and richer version, add 2–3 tablespoons of heavy cream at the end.
Indian Style Garlic Mushrooms
For Indian flavors, add a pinch of garam masala or curry powder and swap parsley with chopped cilantro.
One Pan Garlic Mushrooms with Spinach
Love mushroom in your dishes? Then add baby spinach at the end and cook until it is wilted.
Mushroom Lovers Version
For this variation, add fresh thyme and a splash of white wine for a deeper and addictive flavor.
Chickpea Garlic Mushroom
For a hearty meal, sauté cooked chickpeas with the same spices and mix them at the end with the cooked butter garlic mushrooms.
Serving Suggestions
This garlic butter mushrooms recipe is an extremely versatile dish; you can enjoy it in many ways. I can just gobble it up as it is straight from the pan, it’s that good!
You can serve it as a mushroom side dish for steak, grilled chicken, or tofu.
Or spoon it over plain rice or jeera rice for a filling meal.
- Use as mushrooms for toasted bread topping You can also serve it with naan, roti, or flatbread as a side, or add it to wraps, burgers, or your favorite sandwiches.
It can also be served as a quick mushroom appetizer for gatherings along with butternut squash fritters, muhammara, air fryer garlic bread, and malai broccoli.
For restaurant-style garlic mushrooms presentation, spread the creamy yogurt sauce on a serving plate and spoon the hot mushrooms on top.
Storage Suggestions
You can store leftover garlic butter mushrooms in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To serve, reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat for best texture.
Store the yogurt sauce separately for up to 2 days and just assemble it right before serving.
Tips and Tricks to make the best Butter Garlic Mushrooms
- Wide Skillet: For best browning and deeper flavor, make sure to use a wide skillet so the mushrooms can be cooked in a single layer. The wide pan allows proper browning and gives deeper flavor.
- Do Not Overcrowd: If the pan is crowded, mushrooms will steam instead of brown. So if you have more mushrooms that can’t fit in a single layer, then cook in batches if needed.
- Let Them Sit: After adding mushrooms to the pan, let them cook undisturbed for a few seconds before stirring. This helps create caramelization.
- Salt Later: Salt draws out moisture faster, so for better browning, add salt after the mushrooms turn golden.
- Medium-High Heat: Make sure to cook the mushrooms over medium-high heat so the moisture evaporates quickly and they caramelize properly.
- Garlic: Add garlic after the mushrooms have browned. Garlic cooks fast and can burn if added too early, and adding garlic towards the end also gives a pungent garlic flavor.
- Lemon: Before squeezing lemon juice, remember to turn off the heat. This keeps the flavor fresh and bright.
- Fresh Herbs: Also, add the parsley at the end of cooking to maintain its color and flavor.
FAQs
How do you keep mushrooms from becoming soggy?
It is best to cook them over medium-high heat in a wide skillet and avoid overcrowding. Proper sautéing helps mushrooms brown instead of steam.
What mushrooms are best for garlic butter mushrooms?
You can use button mushrooms and cremini mushrooms, as they both work very well in this garlic butter mushrooms recipe.
Is this a low carb mushroom recipe?
Yes, this dish is naturally a low carb, vegetarian, and gluten-free recipe.
Can I make garlic butter mushrooms ahead of time?
Yes, you can surely cook them in advance and reheat them in a skillet before serving. They are great for meal prep and lovely holiday sides.
Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes, you can do that. In fact, making them vegan is very simple. Just replace butter with vegan butter or use extra olive oil for a dairy-free version. And if serving with yogurt sauce, use dairy-free yogurt.
Butter Garlic Mushrooms Recipe (Step-by-step photo instructions)
Preparation
- Chop parsley, slice onions, and finely chop garlic cloves.
- Quarter the mushrooms and set them aside.
Make Butter Garlic Mushrooms
- Heat a wide pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil.
- Once hot, add mushrooms in a single layer. Stir occasionally and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add butter and cook another 2–3 minutes until golden and the moisture evaporates. Keep stirring.
- Add sliced onion and chopped garlic, and sauté for 1–2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the onions are slightly soft.
- Add salt, red pepper flakes, dried herbs, and black pepper. Toss well to combine.
- Switch off the heat. Add lemon juice and chopped parsley. Toss once more.
Make Herbed Yogurt Sauce
- Add all ingredients to a bowl.
- Whisk until smooth, thick, and creamy. Taste and adjust salt or lemon if needed. Chill for 10 minutes for best texture.
Serving
- Spoon yogurt sauce onto a wide plate. Spread gently with the back of a spoon.
- Pile hot butter garlic mushrooms on top, slightly off-center.
- Finish with a pinch of black pepper and chopped parsley. Serve with toasted bread, naan, or flatbread.
Recipe Card
Butter Garlic Mushrooms Recipe [Recipe]
★★★★★
(Rating: 5 from 6 reviews)
| Prep time 🕐 | Cook time 🕐 | Total time 🕐 |
|---|---|---|
| 22 mins | ||
| Category ☶ | Cuisine ♨ | Serves ☺ |
| Sides | American | 4 |
| Nutrition Info ⊛ | Serving size ⊚ | |
| 320 calories | 1 |
INGREDIENTS
For Butter Garlic Mushrooms
- 300 grams Mushrooms (button or cremini), cleaned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mixed herbs or oregano
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Creamy Herbed Yogurt Sauce
- 3/4 cup thick yogurt (Greek-style or strained)
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic or garlic paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preparation
- Chop parsley, slice onions, and finely chop garlic cloves.
- Quarter the mushrooms and set them aside.
Make Butter Garlic Mushrooms
- Heat a wide pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil.
- Once hot, add mushrooms in a single layer. Stir occasionally and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add butter and cook another 2–3 minutes until golden and the moisture evaporates. Keep stirring.
- Add sliced onion and chopped garlic, and sauté for 1–2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the onions are slightly soft.
- Add salt, red pepper flakes, dried herbs, and black pepper. Toss well to combine.
- Switch off the heat. Add lemon juice and chopped parsley. Toss once more.
Make Herbed Yogurt Sauce
- Add all ingredients to a bowl.
- Whisk until smooth, thick, and creamy. Taste and adjust salt or lemon if needed. Chill for 10 minutes for best texture.
Serving
- Spoon yogurt sauce onto a wide plate. Spread gently with the back of a spoon.
- Pile hot butter garlic mushrooms on top, slightly off-center.
- Finish with a pinch of black pepper and chopped parsley. Serve with toasted bread, naan, or flatbread.
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NOTES:
- Salt draws out moisture faster, so for better browning, add salt after the mushrooms turn golden.
- Add garlic after browning. It burns easily and tastes best when added at the end.
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