Perfectly Simple Sauteed Mushrooms (5 ingredients)

The warmer weather calls for simpler fare, meals that are tasty and uncomplicated and straightforward.

I sizzle the roast garlic in the oil

These mushrooms are just that – similar to the classic Spanish tapa champiñones al ajillo, but quicker and easier.

Into the skillet. They suck up the oil at first, but do not be alarmed. They get a bit of char and then you add the wine and they release their juices.

Thanks to Valerie from the Farmingdale Music Center, I had a container of delicious home-roasted garlic to lend a bit more complexity, but regular raw garlic will work just fine.

Yum

We had these on the side for Mother’s Day…they were a great accompaniment to grilled sirloin steak

Salt and pepper crusted sirloin

and our first local asparagus of the season from Sang Lee on the North Fork of Long Island.

The kid’s contribution to the menu

Simple and delicious

Basic sauteed mushrooms

1 lb mushrooms, wiped and woody stems removed

1-2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

1 Tbs roasted garlic or minced raw garlic

A glug or two of red wine

Pinch of salt

Sprinkle of parsley (optional)

Make sure mushrooms are clean (wiping them takes longer than rinsing, but helps them look nicer)

Heat olive oil and garlic together to medium high. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring to coat. When the mushrooms begin to get tender, add red wine and allow to bubble until mushrooms begin to release their own juices (a minute or two). Season with salt and parsley and you’re set!

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4 Responses to “Perfectly Simple Sauteed Mushrooms (5 ingredients)”

Mad Dog May 12, 2014 at 8:40 am #

Yum – that sounds like a perfect meal 🙂

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- Natalia at Hot, Cheap & Easy May 12, 2014 at 12:07 pm #
  
  Indeed!!!
  
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Karen May 12, 2014 at 6:30 am #

I hope you had a nice Mother’s Day. Would you believe we had the same meal yesterday so I know your meal was good. 🙂

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- Natalia at Hot, Cheap & Easy May 12, 2014 at 7:07 am #
  
  Great minds…..I hope your Mother’s Day was gorgeous!
  
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