Name: Garlic Butter Mushroom Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 pound brown mushrooms cut into quarters; 4 tablespoons clarified butter; 4 garlic cloves minced; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 sprigs fresh thyme for garnish

By carefully selecting a few simple ingredients, I have made this Garlic Butter Mushroom Skillet incredibly flavorful, rich and cozy – yet totally effortless.

I have also made this side dish completely flexible, so it can be served alongside steak (my husband absolutely devoured these mushrooms with his ribeye!), piled onto toast, or even eaten straight from the pan.

Not only are these mushrooms perfect if you want to elevate a simple weeknight dinner, but it also means this Garlic Butter Mushroom Skillet is ideal for holiday sides, dinner parties and other events where you need a dish that steals the show. (Everyone always asks what smells so good when I make these!)

They are also great if you are making a big roast dinner, but perhaps want a side that feels a little special without adding stress – you can make a quick skillet of these while the meat rests.

This delicious Garlic Butter Mushroom Skillet has all the rich, buttery flavor of a restaurant side dish but is quick, easy and uses basic pantry staples – making it perfect for busy nights or impressing guests. As a bonus, it takes just 15 minutes from start to finish!

Ingredients in Garlic Butter Mushroom Skillet

This ingredient lineup stays short and purposeful, which makes the skillet easy to repeat anytime.

How to make Garlic Butter Mushroom Skillet

This recipe flows easily and rewards a calm pace at the stove.

1. Prepare the mushrooms

Clean the mushrooms gently with a damp towel and cut them into quarters. Keep the pieces similar in size so they cook evenly and brown at the same rate.

2. Warm the skillet

Set a wide skillet over medium heat. Add the clarified butter and let it melt fully until it looks smooth and glossy across the pan.

3. Add mushrooms to the pan

Place the mushrooms into the skillet in a single layer. Let them sit undisturbed for a few minutes so the bottoms develop color and flavor.

4. Season and stir

Once the mushrooms soften and release moisture, give them a gentle stir. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, allowing the seasoning to melt into the butter.

5. Add the garlic

Stir in the minced garlic and cook briefly. Keep the heat steady so the garlic softens and smells fragrant without darkening too much.

6. Add thyme leaves

Scatter fresh thyme leaves over the mushrooms and stir to spread the flavor evenly through the skillet.

7. Finish cooking gently

Lower the heat slightly and cook until the mushrooms look tender, glossy, and deeply flavored, with butter coating every piece.

8. Garnish and rest

Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with thyme sprigs just before serving.

How to serve Garlic Butter Mushroom

These mushrooms fit easily into many meals. Spoon them over grilled chicken, steak, or fish to add instant richness. They also taste great alongside roasted vegetables or grains.

For simple meals, serve them with crusty bread that can soak up the buttery juices left in the pan. The flavor feels complete even without anything else on the plate.

Leftovers reheat well and slide nicely into omelets, pasta, or sandwiches the next day.

Recipe Tips

Use a wide skillet so mushrooms brown instead of steaming.
Let mushrooms sit before stirring for better color.
Add garlic after mushrooms soften to keep it mellow.
Fresh thyme keeps the flavor light and balanced.
Taste near the end and adjust seasoning gently.