Description
Hearty mushroom and sun-dried tomato medley showcases Mediterranean flavors with rich, earthy ingredients. Savory herbs and robust textures create an elegant dish you’ll crave for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 oz (60 g) sun-dried tomatoes, drained of oil and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp cracked black pepper
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 0.5 tsp red chili pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat a spacious skillet over medium flame and melt unsalted butter, ensuring complete coverage of the cooking surface.
- Mushroom Sautéing: Add sliced mushrooms to the heated butter, seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden-brown, developing a caramelized exterior while maintaining a tender interior.
- Flavor Layering: Introduce finely chopped garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the mushroom mixture, stirring continuously. Sprinkle authentic Italian seasoning blend, gently mixing to distribute aromatic herbs and create a rich, fragrant base.
- Liquid Infusion: Deglaze the skillet with chicken stock, scraping any browned bits from the pan’s bottom. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce and concentrate its flavors.
- Final Touches: Adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper to balance the dish’s profile. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley leaves and a delicate sprinkle of red chili flakes for subtle heat and vibrant visual appeal.
- Serving: Transfer the mushroom medley to a serving dish and present immediately while the dish remains warm and aromatic.
Notes
- Select Mushroom Variety: Choose firm, fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for best texture and flavor absorption.
- Butter Temperature Control: Use medium heat to prevent butter from burning and ensure even mushroom caramelization.
- Prevent Overcrowding: Space mushrooms in the skillet to achieve golden-brown edges instead of steaming them.
- Deglazing Technique: Chicken stock helps release concentrated flavor compounds stuck to the pan’s bottom, enhancing overall dish complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg