Description
Hearty cowboys savor these rustic Cowboy Mushrooms, bringing wilderness flavors straight to dinner tables. Robust skillet-seared mushrooms deliver wild western comfort with bold seasonings that make each bite a delicious campfire-inspired adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds white button mushrooms
Cowboy Butter Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Seasoning:
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare cowboy butter in a large skillet over medium heat, allowing it to melt and develop a fragrant aroma with subtle foaming. Monitor the temperature carefully to prevent burning.
- Introduce mushrooms into the melted butter, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Stir gently as mushrooms begin to release their natural moisture during the initial cooking phase.
- Continue cooking for approximately 20-22 minutes, maintaining occasional stirring. As liquid evaporates, mushrooms will transition from watery to developing a rich golden exterior.
- Watch for visual cues of caramelization and reduced liquid volume. Mushrooms should appear tender with slightly crisp edges and a concentrated buttery texture.
- Perform a doneness test by sampling a mushroom piece. Verify it has a balanced tender-chewy consistency and absorbs the cowboy butter’s complex flavor profile.
- Finish the dish by seasoning with salt, giving a final gentle stir to distribute the seasoning evenly. Transfer immediately to serving plate while maintaining optimal temperature and butter glaze.
Notes
- Customize butter blend by experimenting with different herbs like rosemary, thyme, or sage for unique flavor profiles.
- Opt for a mix of mushroom varieties like shiitake, cremini, and oyster to add depth and interesting textures to the dish.
- Use clarified butter or ghee for a clearer, nuttier taste and higher smoking point, which prevents burning during cooking.
- Consider reducing heat gradually to control moisture evaporation and prevent mushrooms from becoming rubbery or tough.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg