How to Saute Mushrooms

Lisa Holderness Brown

Sauteing mushrooms sears the outsides to a lovely and flavorful brown while keeping the insides juicy. Learn the secret for cooking mushrooms perfectly and five simple ways to savor them.

Sauteing is a quick, versatile way to cook any kind of mushroom, including basic button, cremini, stemmed shiitake, portobello, and morel mushrooms -- or better yet, a mix of your favorites. While the cooking process only takes minutes, there are a few tips that assure the tastiest results. Savor them as a side dish, seasoned simply with sea salt and cracked black pepper or embellished with herbs and more. Start the process with the freshest mushrooms you can find and our pointers for cleaning and slicing them.