Pan-Seared Mushrooms with Thyme-Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

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Elegant sautéed mushrooms with fresh thyme and butter, ideal as a side for meats or vegetables. This French-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, pairs cremini mushrooms, unsalted butter, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 French cuisine 120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp, leaves fresh thyme
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbling.
Step 2: Add 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms and 2 minced garlic cloves, stirring to coat. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and golden.
Step 3: Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves. Stir and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant and flavors meld.