Elevate your culinary experience with this rich and velvety mushroom sauce that brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your home kitchen. Perfect as a companion to steaks, chicken, pasta, or as a versatile base for numerous dishes.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 500g fresh Paris mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 150ml dry white wine
- 250ml thick whole cream
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Pinch of grated nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation Time
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cooking: 15 minutes
Detailed Cooking Instructions
- Prepare Mushrooms
- Clean mushrooms with damp cloth
- Slice into uniform thin strips
- Sauté Base
- Heat olive oil in large pan
- Sauté shallot and garlic for 2 minutes
- Do not brown
- Cook Mushrooms
- Add mushroom slices
- Cook 8-10 minutes
- Stir occasionally until they release water
- Allow slight golden coloration
- Deglaze and Reduce
- Pour white wine
- Scrape pan bottom to release cooking juices
- Reduce for 5 minutes
- Create Creamy Sauce
- Reduce heat
- Add cream, mustard, nutmeg
- Season with salt and pepper
- Simmer 5 minutes until sauce thickens
- Finish
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley
- Serve immediately
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
Cooking Tips
- Choose firm, fresh mushrooms
- Adjust seasoning to taste
- Add butter for extra richness
- Do not overcook mushrooms
Variations
- Use different mushroom varieties
- Substitute cream with coconut milk
- Add thyme or rosemary
- Gluten-free option available
Serving Suggestions
- With grilled meats
- Over pasta
- Alongside roasted vegetables
- As a dipping sauce
Storage Guidelines
- Refrigerate in sealed container
- Keep up to 3 days
- Reheat gently
- Avoid boiling to maintain texture
Bon appétit!