Easy Paleo Fried Mushrooms Recipe - Wicked Spatula (2024)

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How do you make crumped mushrooms? ›

Closed cup mushrooms are best sautéed. Heat a little butter in a frying pan and fry for 4–5 minutes or add to dishes 5–10 minutes before the end of cooking time. They can also be stir-fried, grilled, roasted or poached in the microwave.

Method. To make the pan-fried mushrooms, heat the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. When the butter starts to bubble, add the mushrooms and cook for 4–5 minutes, until the mushrooms are dark golden brown around the edges. If the pan gets dry, add a little more butter.

Never salt the mushrooms before cooking. Salt draws out moisture and will therefore make them extremely mushy.

Mushrooms need plenty of room to caramelize - so don't overcrowd the pan. I cook them in cast iron most frequently to get that extra crisp. They also need plenty of fat, so don't skimp on the olive oil or butter.

Since it's clear that there's nothing wrong with soaking mushrooms, that's the way many clean them, being a fast and thorough process. If you've got a colander that fits into a bowl, you can place the mushrooms in the colander, put it into a bowl in the sink, and fill with water.

Starting Your Mushrooms In Water Intensifies Their Flavor

When we cook mushrooms, both the water and the air are forced out of the hyphae, collapsing the air pockets and preventing any water or oil from entering the mushroom.

Mushrooms are already low in calories and fat free, and when you microwave them, there's no need to add any oil or butter. All it takes is two short steps: Place thickly sliced mushrooms in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once.

Roasting at a high temperature creates deliciously crispy & golden brown mushrooms every time, while finishing with garlic butter, fresh herbs, lemon juice, & a sprinkle of grated parmesan adds next-level flavor.

Cook Your Mushrooms for The Greatest Benefit

The cell walls of mushrooms are tough, making it difficult for the digestive system to get to all the nutrients inside them. Sufficient cooking breaks down the tough cell walls inactivates the anti-digestive elements and destroys many toxins.