Garlic Mushrooms with Crispy Sage and Lemon
Ingredients
- 1 poundmushrooms (cremini, button, or a mix)
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 8 leavesfresh sage
- 1lemon
- 3 tablespoonolive oil
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
Prep
- 01
Trim mushroom stems and halve or quarter larger mushrooms so pieces are roughly bite-sized.
- 02
Mince 4 garlic cloves.
- 03
Cut lemon in half.
Method
- 01
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add sage leaves and cook for 1–2 minutes until crispy and fragrant. Transfer to a paper towel and set aside.
- 02
Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- 03
Add mushrooms in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook without stirring for 3–4 minutes until golden on the bottom.
- 04
Stir, then cook another 3–4 minutes until tender and any released liquid has mostly evaporated.
- 05
Squeeze juice from half the lemon over the mushrooms, toss gently, and taste. Adjust seasoning and add more lemon juice if desired.
- 06
Transfer to a serving plate, crumble crispy sage over top, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Spice Tips
For warmth, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic in step 2. A small pinch of dried thyme or oregano complements the sage. For brightness, finish with fresh parsley or chives instead of (or alongside) the sage.