master recipe: creamy sautéed mushrooms & shallots

Wichita, KS
Updated on May 20, 2016

Here’s a master recipe that will compliment just about any cut of beef you choose to put them on. They have wonderful taste, but will not overpower the beef. They are easy to prepare, and all you have to do is keep them warm, until needed. I don’t look at these as a side dish… I look at them as a topping. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield bunches

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 4 tablespoons sweet butter, unsalted
  • 16 ounces white or brown button mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
  • 1 large shallot, chopped finely, about 2 tablespoons
  • 1/4 cup heavy or double cream
  • - salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • 2 - thyme sprigs, just the leaves
  • 2 tablespoons italian flat-leaf parsley chopped

How To Make master recipe: creamy sautéed mushrooms & shallots

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREAPRE
  • Step 2
    Gather your ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Step 4
    Add the sliced mushrooms.
  • Step 5
    Cook until the mushrooms are beginning to brown, and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Add the shallot, and cook for an additional minute.
  • Step 7
    Add the cream, and continue to cook until most of the cream has evaporated, about 1 – 2 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Chef’s Note: Taste, and add a bit of salt and/or pepper, if necessary.
  • Step 9
    Remove from heat and stir in the thyme, and parsley.
  • Step 10
    Cover and reserve until needed.
  • Step 11
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • Step 12
    These mushrooms will compliment just about any cut of beef, just add them and enjoy.
  • Step 13
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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Culture: French
Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Stove Top

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