Steakhouse Garlic Butter Grilled Mushrooms (Printable)
Juicy mushrooms marinated in garlic butter and grilled to golden, smoky perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Mushrooms
01 - 1 lb cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed
→ Marinade
02 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 tbsp olive oil
04 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
07 - 1 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
08 - 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
09 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, and salt until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add the cleaned mushrooms to the bowl and toss well to coat each one completely in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more intense flavor.
03 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
04 - Thread smaller mushrooms onto skewers or arrange larger ones directly on the grill grate.
05 - Grill the mushrooms for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown, tender, and beautifully marked with grill lines. Baste once or twice with any remaining marinade during cooking.
06 - Remove the mushrooms from the grill, transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with extra fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade soaks into every crevice of the mushroom caps and creates a deeply savory crust that rivals any steakhouse side.
- They take almost no effort but look and taste like you spent all afternoon on them.
- Gluten free friends and vegetarian guests always ask for the recipe, which feels pretty great.
02 -
- Do not skip the marinating time because cold mushrooms straight into the marinade will not absorb nearly enough flavor and you will taste the difference.
- Overcrowding the grill drops the temperature and steams the mushrooms instead of charring them, so work in batches if needed.
03 -
- Use a paper towel to gently brush dirt off mushrooms instead of rinsing them under water, because wet mushrooms will steam rather than char on the grill.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving wakes up all the flavors and adds a brightness that makes people close their eyes when they take the first bite.