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A stainless steel skillet filled with caramelized garlic mushrooms and red sun-dried tomatoes garnished with fresh parsley.

Garlic Mushrooms with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

A vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired skillet side dish featuring meaty cremini mushrooms sautéed to golden perfection and tossed in an aromatic garlic, herb, and sun-dried tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Cremini mushrooms cleaned and halved
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil julienned
  • 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ideally sourced from the sun-dried tomato jar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat the Pan: Add the extra virgin olive oil and unsalted butter to a large, heavy skillet set over medium-high heat. Allow the butter to melt and foam gently.
  2. Sear the Mushrooms: Arrange the halved cremini mushrooms in a single, un-crowded layer across the skillet. Let them cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust forms on the bottom.
  3. Toss and Sauté: Turn the mushrooms over and cook for another 3 minutes until they shrink slightly and brown evenly on all sides.
  4. Incorporate Aromatics: Lower the skillet heat to medium. Add the thinly sliced garlic cloves, julienned sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent the garlic from burning.
  5. Season: Season the mixture generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, tossing well to coat the mushrooms in the light pan sauce.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Turn off the heat. Throw in the finely chopped fresh parsley, tossing well so the residual skillet heat gently wilts the herbs before serving.

Notes

  • If you cannot find cremini mushrooms, thick-sliced white button mushrooms can be used as a substitute.
  • Always ensure the mushrooms are completely dry before frying to guarantee proper caramelization.