1. Ingredients
    • 500 g button or brown mushrooms
    • 3 tbsp butter
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 5–6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce
    • ½ tsp black pepper
    • ½ tsp paprika (optional)
    • ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tsp lemon juice
    • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
    Instructions
    1. Clean mushrooms: Wipe clean and dry thoroughly. Leave small mushrooms whole and halve larger ones.
    2. Brown them: Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large pan. Add mushrooms in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
    3. Add garlic: Reduce heat and add the remaining butter, chopped garlic, black pepper, paprika and thyme. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
    4. Add sauce: Stir in soy sauce and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the mushrooms are glossy and coated.
    5. Finish: Add lemon juice and parsley. Taste and adjust salt.
    6. Serve: Serve hot as a side dish with steak, chicken, rice or toasted bread.
    Tips for perfect mushrooms:
    • Don’t overcrowd the pan, or they will steam instead of brown.
    • Avoid adding salt too early, as it can draw out moisture.
    • For extra sauce, add 2 tbsp chicken stock or water and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
    Enjoy your delicious, juicy garlic butter mushrooms!