Creamy & Spicy Mushrooms (JW Marriott style)
Creamy & Spicy Mushrooms (JW Marriott style)
Ingredients
- 2 packs mushrooms, washed and cleaned
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 onion, small to medium, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder, or more if desired
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 splash milk, optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnishing
Instructions
- 1
Ensure your mushrooms are thoroughly washed and cleaned. If they are large, you may halve or quarter them, but whole mushrooms are often preferred for this dish.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Allow the pan to get very hot before adding any ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the butter to the hot pan and let it melt completely. The butter will add a rich flavor that oil cannot replicate in this recipe.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the minced garlic and finely chopped onion to the pan. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to soften and turn translucent.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Continue to cook the onions and garlic, allowing the onions to caramelize properly. This means they should turn a deep golden-brown color, which will enhance the sweetness and depth of flavor in the dish.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Add the whole, washed mushrooms to the pan. It's crucial that the pan remains super hot when the mushrooms are added to ensure they sear rather than steam.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Immediately add salt to taste. Adding salt at this stage helps draw out moisture from the mushrooms, which aids in quicker cooking and infuses flavor throughout.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Cook the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until all the water they release has evaporated. Continue cooking until the mushrooms are well caramelized and have a rich, browned appearance. This process is key for developing their deep, earthy flavor.
⏱️ 10 min
- 9
Once the mushrooms are perfectly cooked and caramelized, stir in the red chili powder. Cook for about 30 seconds to toast the spice and release its aroma.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Pour in the heavy cream. This is the 'go-to ingredient' that gives the dish its signature creamy texture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Mix all the ingredients well, ensuring the mushrooms are thoroughly coated in the rich, creamy, and spicy sauce. Let it simmer gently for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
If the sauce is too thick for your liking, or if you prefer a slightly lighter consistency, add a splash of milk and stir to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 13
Remove the pan from the heat. Garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley just before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy & Spicy Mushrooms (JW Marriott style)
- 2 packs mushrooms, washed and cleaned
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 onion, small to medium, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder, or more if desired
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 splash milk, optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnishing
Instructions
- 1
Ensure your mushrooms are thoroughly washed and cleaned. If they are large, you may halve or quarter them, but whole mushrooms are often preferred for this dish.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Allow the pan to get very hot before adding any ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the butter to the hot pan and let it melt completely. The butter will add a rich flavor that oil cannot replicate in this recipe.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the minced garlic and finely chopped onion to the pan. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to soften and turn translucent.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Continue to cook the onions and garlic, allowing the onions to caramelize properly. This means they should turn a deep golden-brown color, which will enhance the sweetness and depth of flavor in the dish.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Add the whole, washed mushrooms to the pan. It's crucial that the pan remains super hot when the mushrooms are added to ensure they sear rather than steam.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Immediately add salt to taste. Adding salt at this stage helps draw out moisture from the mushrooms, which aids in quicker cooking and infuses flavor throughout.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Cook the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until all the water they release has evaporated. Continue cooking until the mushrooms are well caramelized and have a rich, browned appearance. This process is key for developing their deep, earthy flavor.
⏱️ 10 min - 9
Once the mushrooms are perfectly cooked and caramelized, stir in the red chili powder. Cook for about 30 seconds to toast the spice and release its aroma.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Pour in the heavy cream. This is the 'go-to ingredient' that gives the dish its signature creamy texture.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Mix all the ingredients well, ensuring the mushrooms are thoroughly coated in the rich, creamy, and spicy sauce. Let it simmer gently for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
If the sauce is too thick for your liking, or if you prefer a slightly lighter consistency, add a splash of milk and stir to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Remove the pan from the heat. Garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley just before serving.
⏱️ 1 min