Roasted Mushrooms in a Browned Butter, Garlic and Thyme Sauce
Total Time:30 minutes
Ingredients
24 ounces cremini mushrooms, cleaned and halved
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean the mushrooms using a damp paper towel to remove any dirt, and then slice them in half so they are all roughly the same size for even cooking.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the butter begins to foam and then turns a golden brown color with a nutty aroma. Remove it from the heat immediately so it does not burn.
Place the halved mushrooms in a large mixing bowl. Pour the browned butter over them and add the minced garlic, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until every mushroom is thoroughly coated in the seasoned butter.
Spread the mushrooms in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Place them in the oven and roast for 20 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender and have developed a deep, golden brown caramelized exterior.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Drizzle the mushrooms with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Toss one last time before transferring to a warm serving bowl for your Christmas table.
