Garlic Butter Mushrooms are an easy, low-carb side dish ready in under 15 minutes. This mushroom recipe pairs well with steak, pasta, rice, toasted bread, chicken, or mashed potatoes.
Also, check out our mushroom masala, creamy mushrooms, and spicy garlic mushroom recipe.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Ready in less than 20 minutes
- Rich and buttery garlic flavor.
- Best side dish for any meal.
- Low-carb, keto-friendly mushroom recipe.
- Perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Mushrooms: You can use fresh white button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms. If fresh ones are unavailable, canned ones can also be used.
Butter: Salted or unsalted both work. Adjust the salt based on what you use. For the vegan version, use olive oil.
Garlic cloves: Fresh ones, minced, chopped, or grated.
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Salt and pepper to taste
Parsley: Fresh or dried.
Check out the recipe card for the full list of ingredients.
How to make buttery mushrooms?
- Using a damp paper towel, clean the mushrooms to remove any dirt. Now slice the mushrooms lengthwise.
- In a non-stick pan, melt the butter. Add the garlic cloves and sauté until they are light golden brown.
- Add the chopped mushrooms and sauté for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until cooked and slightly browned.
- Add the pepper, salt, and dried parsley, and sauté for another 1 minute.
- Serve and enjoy.
Tips
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop in a skillet or microwave until warm.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to get browned mushrooms.
- For better texture, cook the mushrooms on medium-high heat.
- Fresh garlic works the best.
Serving suggestions
Butter-garlic-roasted mushrooms make a great addition to many meals.
- Pair with a protein like roasted chicken.
- Tastes great with brown bread.
- Stir with quinoa or cooked basmati rice.
- Add to your favorite pasta, pizza topping, or bruschetta.
- Mix in burritos, omelets, etc.
More mushroom recipes
Recipe card
Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound Mushrooms 16 oz
- 4 to 6 Garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 to 3 tablespoon Butter olive oil for the vegan version
- 1 tablespoon Parsley fresh ones or 1 teaspoon dried
- Black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
How to make buttery mushrooms?
- Using a damp paper towel, clean the mushrooms to remove any dirt. Now slice the mushrooms lengthwise.1 pound Mushrooms
- In a non-stick pan, melt the butter. Add the garlic cloves and sauté until they are light golden brown.4 to 6 Garlic cloves, 2 to 3 tbsp Butter
- Add the chopped mushrooms and sauté for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until cooked and slightly browned.
- Add the pepper, salt, and dried parsley, and sauté for another 1 minute.1 tbsp Parsley, Black pepper, Salt
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop in a skillet or microwave until warm.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to get browned mushrooms.
- For better texture, cook the mushrooms on medium-high heat.
- Fresh garlic works the best.
Nutrition
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Note: We originally posted these butter garlic mushrooms in July 2016. It has now been modified in June 2026 with Expert Chef Tips, FAQs, Storage Instructions, etc.
Nava K says
Simple and nice. I have the mushrooms and I am going to try this recipe.
Kushi says
Thank you Nava 🙂
Summer says
The sound of garlic butter makes me feel hungry. This looks awesome, Kushi ♥
Kushi says
Thank you dear 🙂
Shreya says
My mom loves mushrooms! I think I'll have to make this for her! Thanks for the amazing recipe! ☺
Kushi says
Thank you Shreya 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
So i'm not the biggest lover of mushrooms, but prepared like this and I could eat them all day! Gimme all the mushrooms in garlic butter!! Looks delish! Cheers!
Kushi says
Thank you Cheyanne 🙂
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Mushroom in garlic butter? Sounds so yummy and full of amazing flavors! Lovely share, Kushi! 🙂
Kushi says
Thank you Anu 🙂