Pan Fry
Pan-Seared Shiitake in Garlic Butter
The fastest way to fall in love with Shiitake — a hot pan, garlic butter, and a deep golden sear.
Ingredients
- 250g Shiitake, stems trimmed, halved
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- Salt & pepper
- Chopped chives
Method
- Heat olive oil in a wide pan over high heat until just smoking.
- Add Shiitake in a single layer, cut-side down. Don't move them — let them sear undisturbed for 3 minutes.
- Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes until deep golden.
- Lower heat to medium, push mushrooms aside, add butter and garlic to the empty space — cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss everything together, add soy sauce, and cook 1 more minute.
- Season to taste, scatter with chives, and serve immediately while the pan is still sizzling.
Video technique reference — narration adapted into the Arabic steps above.