Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms

Flavorful Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms are deliciously seasoned with butter, garlic and fresh parsley and pan fried until tender and caramelized. This easy shiitake mushroom recipe comes together in just 15 minutes for a tasty side dish that pairs well with a variety of entrées.

Ingredients needed

This easy shiitake mushrooms recipe uses super simple ingredients. Put them together and you get a wonderful, perfectly flavorful side dish! You’ll need:

• Shiitake mushrooms. We’re using 1 pound of shiitake mushrooms for this recipe. You can slice them up or keep them whole before cooking.
• Butter + olive oil. To sauté the mushrooms and give them a rich and delicious buttery taste.
• White wine. Optional, but recommend to give these mushrooms an extra pizzaz.
• Garlic + parsley. My go-to herbs for making this recipe, but feel free to experiment using other favorite fresh herbs. Some great options are thyme, oregano or rosemary.
• Salt + pepper. To really make the flavor pop!

How to cook shiitake mushrooms

As always, the printable recipe is included below at the bottom of this post, but here is a brief overview of the process for how to cook shiitake mushrooms.

1. Prep the mushrooms. Use a wet paper towel to clean the mushrooms by gently wiping off any dirt. Avoid rinsing them with water because they absorb water easily and can become chewy when cooked. Slice as desired.
2. Cook the mushrooms. Add the butter and olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add in the mushrooms and let them sit at medium heat. Avoid stirring or moving them around for about 3 minutes. This creates lovely caramelization around the edges of the mushrooms. Stir and cook for 2 more minutes. 
3. Add the wine. Pour in the wine, if using, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and parsley and cook for 1 additional minute.
4. Serve. Season with salt & pepper, and garnish with additional herbs and enjoy!

Tips for recipe success

A few notes for perfect sautéed shiitake mushrooms every time you make them!

• Prep before cooking. This recipe is a quick one, so I like to have all of the ingredients measured and chopped before beginning to cook.
• Be patient. When you add the mushrooms to the pan, it’s important to let them cook for several minutes without disturbing them. This will help to caramelize the edges of the mushrooms and give them the BEST flavor.
• Don’t burn the garlic. I recommend adding the garlic during the last minute or so of cooking because it can burn very easily and result in the entire dish having a bitter taste.
• Vegan option. To make this recipe vegan, simply use a plant-based butter.