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These Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms are a quick and flavorful dish with only three ingredients! If you’re craving a tasty Japanese mushroom recipe, give this one a try!

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Sauteed shiitake mushrooms served on a plate.

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

A delicious sautéed shiitake mushroom dish made with just three ingredients.
Serve it as a quick side or as a topping for rice or noodles.
If you’re wondering how to sauté shiitake mushrooms, this recipe will guide you through the simple steps.

Shiitake Mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms are Japanese mushrooms known for their round shape, thick caps, and meaty texture similar to portobello mushrooms. They have a distinctive earthy, umami flavor and can be used fresh in various dishes or dried, especially for making dashi stock in Japanese cuisine.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make these Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms:

Ingredients list for sauteed shiitake mushrooms.

Shiitake Mushrooms: For the best flavor and texture, choose firm and fresh shiitake mushrooms. For more details, refer to ‘A Quick Guide on How to Cook Shiitake Mushrooms‘.
Soy Sauce is a liquid condiment made from soybeans, wheat, salt, and water, and adds umami flavor to this mushroom dish.
Butter: Adds a rich flavor to the dish. If you follow a vegan diet, you can substitute it with olive oil, sesame oil, or any other oil type or vegan butter.

How To Make Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms: STEP BY STEP

Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

Step 1

Cut the shiitake mushrooms.

Step 2

Heat a frying pan, melt the butter, and sauté the mushrooms.

Step 3

Flip them over, and continue cooking.

Step 4

Turn off the heat and add soy sauce.

Serve the shiitake mushrooms on a plate, and add a wedge of lemon if you like. You can also garnish with black pepper and kosher salt to enhance the taste.

Recipe Tips

There is no need to rinse shiitake mushrooms. They absorb water quickly and can lose flavor if washed. For light dirt, wipe them with a paper towel.
Before cooking, separate the stem and cap of shiitake mushrooms. The stems are tough, so slice them thinly to cook evenly.
Shiitake mushrooms can stick to the pan, so using a non-stick pan will help them cook easily without breaking.

What To Serve With

Sautéed shiitake mushrooms are a versatile dish that pairs well with many different meals. They make a great side dish to teriyaki tofu or stir-fried rice. It can also be enjoyed on top of toast or a bowl of steamed rice.

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