Garlic Butter Mushrooms That Melt in Your Mouth

Garlic Butter Mushrooms Ingredients: 350 g button mushrooms, cleaned 30 g unsalted butter (about 2 tbsp) 3 tbsp olive oil (prevents the butter from burning) 6–8 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 tsp soy sauce (optional, for extra umami) ½ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp salt (adjust to taste) ½ tsp chili flakes (optional) 1 tsp mixed herbs or thyme (optional) 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or spring onion Instructions: Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Let the butter melt. Add the mushrooms in a single layer. Cook for 3–4 minutes without stirring so they brown well. Stir and cook for another 2–3 minutes until most of the moisture has evaporated. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30–40 seconds until fragrant. Add soy sauce, salt, black pepper, chili flakes, and herbs. Toss everything together for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped parsley or spring onions. Serve immediately. Tips Don't overcrowd the pan, or the mushrooms will steam instead of brown. Use medium-high heat for the best golden color. Add garlic only near the end so it doesn't burn. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice if you like a brighter flavor.