Sautéed King Oyster Mushrooms | Easy Side Dish

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

fresh thyme

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Dried thyme is more convenient, while oregano is often cheaper.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Wash the king oyster mushrooms right before cooking.

Cut the mushrooms diagonally into even-sized pieces, keeping them chunky.

Mince half a shallot and some garlic, keeping garlic separate to avoid burning.

Heat a hot pan and add olive oil until it shimmers.

Add the mushrooms to the pan, ensuring they form a single layer; cook in batches if necessary.

Season the mushrooms with salt and black pepper to help release their liquids.

Cook the mushrooms for about five to eight minutes until they release most of their water and start to brown.

If the mushrooms look dry, add a bit more olive oil.

Once browned and reduced in size, reduce the heat and add the minced shallots.

When the shallots are translucent, add the minced garlic and reduce the heat slightly to prevent burning.

In the last minute of cooking, add a dash of soy sauce for extra umami.

Turn off the stove and add parsley for garnish.

Plate the sautéed king oyster mushrooms.

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