Quick Garlic Butter Morel Mushrooms Recipe Easy 15 Minute Dinner
A quick and easy recipe featuring fresh morel mushrooms sautéed in garlic butter with fresh herbs, perfect for a flavorful and comforting dinner in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fresh morel mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Clean the morels by gently rinsing under cold water to remove dirt or grit. Pat dry with paper towels. Trim off tough stem ends and slice larger morels in half lengthwise.
- Mince the garlic cloves finely and chop the fresh thyme leaves, if using.
- Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Warm until shimmering but not smoking.
- Add the morels to the pan in a single layer. Cook without moving for about 2 minutes to develop a slight sear, then stir gently and cook for another 3 minutes until tender and golden in spots.
- Lower heat to medium-low and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic. Stir continuously to avoid burning the garlic, cooking until fragrant and just starting to turn golden.
- Sprinkle in the fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss quickly to combine flavors.
- Transfer the mushrooms to a warm plate and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent soggy mushrooms. Use olive oil with butter to raise the smoke point and prevent burning. Serve immediately for best texture. For vegan option, substitute butter with vegan butter or extra olive oil. Dried morels can be rehydrated and used as a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup cooked m
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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