Smoky Sensation: Smoked Garlic Butter Mushrooms to Drool Over
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Ever whipped up mushrooms that end up soggy, sad, and flavorless? Enter smoked garlic butter mushrooms—juicy, crispy-crisp, smoky, and dripping with garlicky buttery bliss. One bite, and you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with basic sautéed shrooms.
Why This Recipe Is Amazing
- Incredible flavor: Smoking infuses earthy mushrooms with deep, rich aroma while garlic butter elevates every bite.
- Effortless wow factor: You pop them in a smoker (or grill), let them do their thing, and dinner’s basically done.
- Versatile: Serve ’em as a decadent side, topping for steak, burger add-on, or superstar appetizer at parties.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (approx. 450g) baby bella, cremini, or button mushrooms
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (sub: vegan butter)
- 4–6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (or more!)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for GF)
- Salt + pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Substitutions:
- Vegan butter? Use olive oil + garlic.
- Want more smoke flavor? Add a drop of liquid smoke or extra smoked paprika.
Tools & Kitchen Gadgets Used
- Pellet smoker (or charcoal/wood-grill with smoke box)
- Cast-iron or oven-safe skillet
- Garlic press
- Tongs or wooden spoon
- Measuring spoons/cups
- Cutting board + knife
- Small mixing bowl
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Step-by-Step Instructions
- Clean mushrooms by wiping with a damp towel—don’t drown ’em, or they’ll lose their mojo.
- Preheat smoker to ~225 °F (110 °C). Use fruit/pecan pellets for a mild, delicious smoke.
- Melt butter with olive oil in skillet; stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Add mushrooms, toss to coat evenly.
- Smoke for ~20 min, stir gently. Then smoke another 20–30 min until mushrooms look deep brown and butter is bubbling.
- Stir occasionally so every shroom gets coated and no one burns.
- Finish & garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot—these are best enjoyed immediately.
Calories & Nutritional Info (per ~½ cup)
- Calories: ~100–120
- Protein: 2 g
- Fat: 9 g (mostly butter)
- Carbs: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
Bonus: Mushrooms pack vitamin D, antioxidants, and meaty texture with low calories.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Rinsing mushrooms → waterlogged mess. Just wipe, seriously.
- Skipping garlic until the end? Burnt garlic = bitter. Stir it into the butter early.
- Smoking too hot? You want low, slow smoke (225 °F) not burnt mushrooms.
- Crowding the pan? They’ll steam, not smoke. Give them space.
Variations & Customizations
- Keto/Whole30: Keep olive oil + butter, skip soy sauce.
- Heat lovers: Add chili flakes or a dash of cayenne.
- Cheesy twist: Stir in Parmesan or vegan cheese just before removing from smoke.
- Herbed version: Toss with fresh thyme or rosemary along with parsley.
FAQ Section
1. What mushrooms work best for smoked garlic butter mushrooms?
Baby bellas/cremini and button mushrooms are ideal—they absorb smoke and stay juicy
2. Can I use a charcoal or propane grill instead of a smoker?
Yes! Use a smoke box with wood chips and set grill to low (225 °F)—same love.
3. Do I need to remove mushroom stems or gills?
Nope—unless they’re giant. Stems are fine, gills add flavor.
4. How long do smoked garlic butter mushrooms last?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days—reheat gently.
5. Can I prep them ahead?
Absolutely. Smoke in the morning, reheat later—just fresh parsley before serving.
6. Are these vegan-friendly?
Swap butter for vegan butter or olive oil, and tamari for soy sauce—BAM, vegan!
7. Do I need smoked paprika if I have a smoker?
It’s optional—extra smoky flavor, not essential.
Final Thoughts
These smoked garlic butter mushrooms hit that umami jackpot—rich, smoky, buttery, and totally crave-worthy. Perfect for elevating steaks, burgers, or solo snacking. Next time friends ask for side dish suggestions, just flash them these and say, “Your move, Chef.” Post your smoky beauties—I want pictures!
