Grilled Garlic Mushrooms (Print Version)
Smoky grilled mushrooms sautéed with garlic, olive oil, and herbs for a flavorful vegetarian side.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
06 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Garnish
07 - 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (omit for vegan or dairy-free)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - Toss the mushrooms with 1½ tbsp olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
03 - Thread mushrooms onto skewers or place in a grilling basket to prevent them from falling through the grill grates.
04 - Grill mushrooms for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
05 - Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Add the grilled mushrooms, thyme, and half the parsley to the skillet. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently, until mushrooms are glistening and well coated.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
08 - Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with remaining parsley and Parmesan cheese if using.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The double cooking method, grilling then sauteeing, gives these mushrooms a smoky depth that plain pan frying can never match.
- They come together in under 30 minutes and require almost zero prep work, which makes them perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekend cookouts.
02 -
- If you skip the grilling step and go straight to the pan, you will lose the smoky character that makes this dish special, so resist the shortcut.
- Do not crowd the mushrooms on the grill or in the skillet, because steaming instead of charring will leave you with a soggy result.
03 -
- Marinating the mushrooms in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for 20 minutes before grilling adds another entire layer of flavor that is absolutely worth the extra time.
- Shaking the pan gently rather than stirring aggressively keeps the mushrooms intact and looking beautiful on the plate.