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Garlic Butter Enoki Mushrooms

Delicious enoki mushrooms sautéed in garlic and butter for a quick and elegant side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound fresh enoki mushrooms
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions sliced thin
  • 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Small bowl for mincing garlic

Method
 

  1. Rinse enoki mushrooms gently under cool water and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. Trim the dark bottom cluster of each mushroom bunch, removing about 1/2 inch from the base.
  3. Peel and mince garlic into small, uniform pieces.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat for about one minute.
  5. Add butter to the hot skillet and swirl until melted and foaming.
  6. Add minced garlic and stir constantly for one minute.
  7. Pour trimmed enoki mushrooms into the skillet in a single layer.
  8. Cook undisturbed for about two minutes to develop a light golden color.
  9. Stir mushrooms and continue cooking for another three to four minutes.
  10. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes; stir quickly to coat mushrooms.
  11. Taste and season with salt and black pepper if needed.
  12. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Serve as a side dish or a tasty appetizer.