Fried mushrooms with garlic butter

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Fried mushrooms with garlic butter is a classic Western side dish or appetizer where sliced mushrooms are sautéed in a rich mixture of butter and freshly minced garlic until golden and fragrant. It typically features button, cremini, or porcini mushrooms, with a splash of white wine or lemon juice often added for brightness. This simple yet flavorful preparation is a staple in European and American home cooking and bistro cuisine.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is relatively low in carbohydrates but high in fat due to the generous use of butter, with a moderate amount of protein from the mushrooms themselves. A typical serving provides B vitamins, selenium, and potassium, and generally ranges from 150 to 250 calories per serving depending on the amount of butter used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	19 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	380 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Selenium	18 mcg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Copper	0.3 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.4 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	3.5 mg
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)	1.5 mg

Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish exemplifies the Western culinary principle of using fat (butter) as a primary flavor carrier to enhance the earthy umami of mushrooms. Nutritionally, mushrooms are one of the few non-animal sources of vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, making this a potentially valuable addition to a diet during winter months.