How To Dry-Sauté Mushrooms

Step 1

Heat a large skillet on high heat

Step 2

Add the quartered mushrooms in a single layer taking care not to crowd the pan (this may need to be done in a few batches depending on the size of the pan

Step 3

Lower the heat to medium high.Sprinkle the mushrooms with salt

Step 4

Once the mushrooms start to cook, they will start releasing their moisture

Step 5

Stir a few times, keeping an eye on the heat so that the mushrooms are hot enough to release moisture, but not burn

Step 6

This step will take 8 to 10 minutes.Once the moisture released from the mushrooms has burned off, add the butter to the pan

Step 7

Sauté until the mushrooms have reabsorbed the butter and have turned a golden brown