Chanterelle Mushrooms with Garlic
on May 09, 2022
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Pan seared Chanterelle Mushrooms with Garlic is a delicious dish that will complement anything you’re making. Serve it alongside chicken, meatloaf, or pork chops, or make a vegetarian meal by enjoying it with your favorite pasta dish!
This tasty dish is easy to make and you’ll love the combination of flavors.
What Are Chanterelle Mushrooms?
Chanterelle mushrooms are a popular variety of wild edible mushrooms. They have a meaty texture, a funnel shape, and are available in white, orange, and yellow colors.
Some types of chanterelle feature a somewhat peppery flavor and a fruity aroma.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- chanterelle mushrooms
- garlic
- butter
- olive oil
- onion
- chicken broth
- fresh thyme
- salt and pepper, to taste
How to Cook Chanterelle Mushrooms
- Clean chanterelle mushrooms and slice them into smaller pieces.
- Add butter and oil into a skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted, add onion. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until softened.
- Add chanterelle mushrooms and cook for about 4-5 minutes or until golden and crispy on the edges.
- Pour in the chicken broth and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add thyme and garlic. Cook for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
How to Clean Chanterelle Mushrooms
All mushrooms should be thoroughly cleaned before eating or cooking:
- Use a kitchen towel to lightly remove any dirt while holding the mushroom under a light trickle of cool water.
- Before cooking, let the chanterelles air dry on a baking sheet covered with paper towels.
Tips and Tricks
- Chanterelle mushrooms absorb water easily and won’t brown if they’re too moist. Avoid soaking them in water.
- Cook the onions a few minutes before adding the chanterelle mushrooms. They cook quite quickly and you don’t want them to become too soft.
- Cut the chanterelles into similar sized pieces so they cook evenly.
How to Serve Chanterelle Mushrooms
Garlic Chanterelle mushrooms are delicious served with just about anything! Enjoy them with your favorite meat, fish, and sides!
What Do Chanterelle Mushrooms Taste Like?
Chanterelles have a unique taste that’s different to every other type of mushroom. Yellow chanterelles have been described as having a hint of peach or apricot flavor.
Health Benefits
Chanterelle mushrooms are an excellent source of potassium and vitamin D, and have high levels of B vitamins which aid in the health of the nervous system. They also contain both zinc and copper.
How to Store Chanterelle Mushrooms
Chanterelles are best stored refrigerated in a waxed paper bag before they are cleaned. After cleaning, store them in the fridge in a bowl lined with paper towels and covered with additional paper towels. Use the chanterelles within 2-3 days.
Pan-Seared Chanterelle Mushrooms with Garlic Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb chanterelle mushrooms
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Clean chanterelle mushrooms and slice them into smaller pieces.
- Add butter and oil into a skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted, add onion. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add chanterelle mushrooms and cook for about 4-5 minutes or until golden and crispy on the edges.
- Pour in the chicken broth and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add thyme and garlic. Cook for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
