Garlic butter oyster mushroom

Ingredients

• 1 packoyster mushrooms
• 43 g (3 tablespoons)butter
• 2 cloves, mincedgarlic
• 5 ml (1 teaspoon)soy sauce
• to tastesalt
• about 1 g (½ teaspoon)red chilli flakes
• about 4 g (1 tablespoon), choppedparsley, or another fresh herb
• about 1.25 ml (¼ teaspoon), optionallime or lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the mushrooms

   Keep the packaged mushrooms unwashed; they are already cleaned and have a short shelf life. Washing can make them soggy because they readily absorb water.

2. 2

   Separate the mushrooms

   Separate larger mushrooms from smaller ones, leaving the stems attached if you like.

3. 3

   Mince the garlic

   Mince the garlic cloves.

4. 4

   Melt the butter

   Set a frying pan over low-medium heat and add the butter. Once it has melted, stir in the minced garlic.

5. 5

   Cook the garlic

   Lower the heat and cook the garlic until fragrant.

6. 6

   Fry the mushrooms

   Add the mushrooms to the garlic butter and keep the heat at low-medium. Spread them out and cook each side for at least 2 minutes without moving them around.

7. 7

   Brown the edges

   Continue frying until the mushrooms are crisp and browned at the edges.

8. 8

   Add the seasoning

   Add the soy sauce and chilli flakes, then toss for a few seconds. Taste and add salt if needed, then garnish with chopped parsley and drizzle over the lime or lemon juice.

9. 9

   Serve warm

   Serve the mushrooms warm.

What are garlic butter oyster mushrooms?

Oyster mushrooms are prized in many Asian cuisines for their tender texture and savoury flavour. This quick version fries them until their edges brown, then finishes them in a buttery garlic sauce.

The dish relies on a short ingredient list and a hot pan rather than a long cooking process. Soy adds a savoury note, while chilli and a little citrus bring contrast.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 239 calories, 3g protein, 7g carbs, 23g fat.

The mushrooms contribute most of the carbohydrates, while the butter supplies most of the fat; the mushrooms and small amount of soy provide some protein. Balance a serving with rice or noodles and another vegetable, adjusting the portion of grains to suit the rest of the meal.

Get the mushrooms ready

Packaged mushrooms: the method recommends leaving them unwashed because they are already cleaned and can absorb water. If they need attention, brush away any visible dirt rather than soaking them.

Size: separate larger mushrooms from smaller ones so they are easier to spread across the pan. Leaving the stems attached is fine.

Build the garlic butter

Butter first: let it melt over low-medium heat before adding the minced garlic. Keep the garlic moving gently if needed, and lower the heat so it becomes fragrant without browning.

Let the mushrooms brown

Room in the pan: spread the mushrooms out so they can fry rather than steam. If they do not fit in one layer, cook them in batches.

Leave them alone: give each side at least 2 minutes before turning. Wait for the edges to look browned and crisp before moving on.

Finish with seasoning

Soy and chilli: toss these through the mushrooms for just a few seconds so they coat the pieces without obscuring the butter and garlic.

Salt and citrus: taste before salting, as the soy sauce is already savoury. Parsley and a small drizzle of lime or lemon juice give the finished dish a fresh lift.

What to serve alongside

Serve these mushrooms as a side with steamed rice, noodles or a simple stir-fry. Their rich, garlicky sauce also pairs well with plain grains that can catch the butter.

Recipe notes & tips

• Keep the pan at low-medium heat when the mushrooms go in so the garlic butter does not scorch.
• Cook in batches if the mushrooms cannot fit in a single layer.
• Wait for browning before turning the mushrooms to help their edges crisp.
• Taste before adding salt because soy sauce already brings savouriness.
• Add the citrus at the end to keep its flavour bright.

Variations

• Try other herbs: swap the parsley for a favourite fresh herb.
• Adjust the heat: use fewer chilli flakes for a milder finish.
• Add more citrus: increase the lime or lemon slightly for a sharper edge.
• Use lemon: choose lemon juice instead of lime juice.
• Make it soy-free: leave out the soy sauce and season with salt to taste.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Washing the mushrooms: they can absorb water and turn soggy; leave packaged mushrooms unwashed as directed.
• Crowding the pan: the mushrooms may steam instead of browning; fry them in batches.
• Moving them too soon: they need time against the pan to brown; leave each side undisturbed for at least 2 minutes.
• Browning the garlic: it can turn bitter; reduce the heat once it is fragrant.
• Adding salt too early: soy sauce is already savoury; taste the finished seasoning first.

How to store

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and use within 2 days. Reheat briefly in a frying pan over low-medium heat; the mushrooms may be less crisp after storage.

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