Garlic Butter Mushrooms (Printer-Friendly Format)

Golden mushrooms baked in garlic butter and herbs, ideal as a rich, flavorful side.

# Ingredients Needed:

→ Garlic Confit

01 - 2 bulbs garlic
02 - 2 cups extra virgin olive oil

→ Garlic Butter Mushrooms

03 - 20 garlic confit cloves or 6 raw garlic cloves, finely minced
04 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 - 1 teaspoon thyme
06 - 1 pound mushrooms
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 120°C (250°F). Peel the garlic by soaking the cloves in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and remove the skins. Place peeled cloves in an ovenproof dish and completely submerge them in olive oil. Bake for 2 hours or until soft and golden.
02 - In a small pot over low heat, combine garlic confit, butter, and thyme. Stir until the butter melts and everything is well mixed. Alternatively, microwave in 30-second intervals for 2 minutes, stirring each time.
03 - In a large bowl, combine the garlic butter mixture with mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Stir gently to coat mushrooms evenly.
04 - Preheat oven to 220°C (450°F). Spread the mushrooms in a single layer on a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and roast for 25 minutes without stirring.
05 - Remove the tray from the oven. Squeeze lemon juice over the mushrooms and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For enhanced flavor, use a mix of mushroom varieties like cremini, shiitake, or button.
02 - Avoid washing mushrooms under water; instead, wipe them clean with a damp towel to preserve texture.