Description
Hearty Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic & Thyme showcase wild forest flavors from Mediterranean kitchens. Simple ingredients blend perfectly, creating an earthy side dish that connects home cooks with rustic culinary traditions you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 open cup mushrooms, stalks trimmed
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) olive oil
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 5 tbsps (75 ml) fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 ½ tbsps (22.5 ml) lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F, creating an intense heat environment that enhances mushroom caramelization and flavor intensity.
- Searing: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high flame, strategically placing mushrooms cap-side down to develop a rich, golden-brown exterior that locks in deep, earthy flavors.
- Seasoning: Whisk softened butter with finely minced garlic, aromatic thyme leaves, zesty lemon juice, and a precise blend of salt and pepper to create an intensely flavorful coating.
- Assembly: Transfer seared mushrooms to a spacious baking dish, meticulously draping them with the herbal butter mixture and ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor penetration.
- Finishing: Dust mushrooms with a delicate layer of breadcrumbs, then slide the dish into the preheated oven, roasting for 12-15 minutes until they achieve a perfectly crisp, golden-brown crust with a tender, succulent interior.
- Serving: Remove from oven and let rest briefly, allowing flavors to settle and creating an irresistible appetizer or side dish that showcases the mushrooms’ natural complexity.
Notes
- Optimize Oven Temperature: High heat ensures perfect caramelization and rich flavor development for mushrooms.
- Master Searing Technique: Carefully place mushrooms cap-side down in shimmering oil to create a golden, flavorful exterior.
- Craft Aromatic Butter Blend: Combine softened butter with garlic, thyme, lemon juice, and seasonings for maximum taste infusion.
- Plan Ahead for Freshness: Prepare seasoned mushrooms in advance and refrigerate, baking just before serving to preserve optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg