Simple Greek Mushroom Sauce (σάλτσα μανιταριών) – an easy modern Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 30 minutes. This lovely mushroom sauce is suitable for steak, pasta, fish, meatballs or sprinkled onto grilled vegetables in warmer months of the year.
Today we are making an easy recipe from the modern Mediterranean repertoire. Simple, creamy sauce with white button mushrooms and oregano – the perfect quick sauce for a steak, grilled fish or vegetables.
For more traditional Greek recipes, try this lovely Tahini Yogurt Sauce with baked garlic. A real delicacy from the Mediterranean.
BEHIND THE BITES: In contemporary Greek cuisine, mushroom sauces can be found in both traditional tavernas and modern restaurants, often served with meats, poultry, or pasta, blending Mediterranean flavors such as thyme, oregano, and olive oil.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- White button mushrooms, cleaned and chopped – or brown
- White onion, minced – or shallots
- Cooking cream – the one I like to use is rather thick, similar to half and half or whipping cream
- Butter – or olive oil
- Seasoning: oregano, wild garlic leaves, cumin powder, pinch of nutmeg
How to prepare Greek Mushroom sauce?
1st: Mince onion and sauté in butter on lowest heat and under a lid until golden. Then add sliced mushrooms and sauté further until soft.
2nd: Next, place cooking cream in and season well to taste. Cook for another 5-7 minutes on lowest heat and serve.
What to serve with Greek Mushroom sauce?
A few suggestions from my kitchen:
Greek Mushroom Sauce (σάλτσα μανιταριών)
Ingredients
- 300 g white button mushrooms, cleaned and chopped
- 1 large white onion, minced
- 200 ml cooking cream
- 2 tbsp. butter
Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp. oregano, dried
- 1 tbsp. wild garlic leaves, minced
- 1 tsp. cumin powder
- pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- First, in a large sauce pan add minced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes in butter on medium heat. Stir frequently to prevent burns.
- When onion is soft and translucent, add cleaned and cut mushrooms. Sauté further for 10 minutes (or until mushrooms are cooked). Add a tbsp. of water or more butter if mushrooms start to dry out.
- Next, remove sauce pan from stove and add in the cooking cream. Sprinkle the seasoning ingredients and combine well.
- Return the sauce pan on the stove and cook on low for another 5 to 10 minutes. Stir frequently.
- Finally, taste test and adjust seasoning if needed. Use for steak, chicken, pasta or ravioli dishes.
Notes
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