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Pan-seared Mushrooms

This is the best way to make crisp pan-seared mushrooms that are golden-brown on the outside and soft in the center.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Large skillet
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound of mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar
  • 1 piece of chopped parsley leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Clean and dry the mushrooms with paper towels.
  • Using a chef’s knife, cut the mushrooms into quarters on a cutting board. If your mushrooms have stems, leave them intact and slice directly through the stems.
  • Heat a large frying pan on the stove over high heat. Wait for 2-3 minutes, until the pan is hot.
  • Add a drizzle of olive oil or a pat of butter to the hot skillet and swirl the pan to coat the bottom in a thin layer of fat.
  • Carefully place the mushrooms in the pan. Instead of dumping all of your mushrooms in at once, add them to the pan in small batches.
  • Sear the mushrooms undisturbed for 2 minutes. Then flip them and sear for another 2 minutes undisturbed.
  • Once the mushrooms are nice and brownish on both sides, reduce the heat to medium. Cook the mushrooms for 5 more minutes. Stir them every minute or so. Remove the pan from the heat when the mushrooms are dark brown and tender.
  • With the mushrooms still in the pan, add the vinegar, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and chopped parsley. Gently stir to combine everything together.
  • Plate and serve!
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