Do you have a bag of frozen mushrooms in the freezer and are wondering how to cook them best? Great question! Frozen mushrooms are a practical and quick solution to prepare tasty dishes even when they are out of season. With a few tips, you can achieve a flavorful and perfectly cooked result, without missing the aroma of fresh mushrooms.
Why Choose Frozen Mushrooms
Frozen mushrooms are harvested at their best and quickly frozen, maintaining their nutritional properties. They are perfect for:
– saving time in the kitchen
– avoiding waste since you only use the amount you need
– always having a versatile ingredient at hand
You can find them mixed, porcini, champignon or pleurotus, already sliced and ready to cook.
Cooking Frozen Mushrooms. Golden Rules
Do not thaw them first. The secret is to cook them directly from frozen: this way they don’t release too much water and retain their flavor.
A very hot pan. Pour a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or a knob of butter (my preference) and heat the pan well before adding the mushrooms.
High heat cooking. Cook the mushrooms on high flame for 5/10 minutes, stirring often. When the water has evaporated, lower the heat and season with salt, garlic, parsley, and a pinch of pepper.
No lid. Let the moisture evaporate, only this way the mushrooms will remain tender and not watery.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
- 21 oz frozen mushrooms (as desired)
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 bunch chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
Tools
- 1 Pan metaltex
Preparation
Add the frozen mushrooms directly to the pan. Raise the heat and stir with a wooden spoon;
Cook on high heat and let the water released by the mushrooms evaporate for at least 10-12 minutes;
Do not cover;
Deglaze with white wine;
When the mushrooms are soft, add salt, pepper, and fresh chopped parsley;
Stir and serve immediately.
If you prefer, you can use chili pepper to make it spicier.
