Sauteed Seafood Mushrooms in Butter - Video Recipe

Simplicity is sometimes best as my latest cheap$kate recipe video will prove when you try it. Seafood Mushrooms Sauteed in Butter - that's all the ingredients you need. 

I chose Seafood Mushrooms because they were at my local 99c only Store. They don't show up cheaply very often so I just wanted to enjoy them sauteed in butter. But now that the 99c only Stores are shutting down this may be the last time I can crow about finding small packages of Mushrooms for 99.99 cents!

I used salted butter so seasoning was reduced to black pepper - and even that is optional. But do use plenty of butter, I like a fat slice of about a tablespoon to saute 5.5 ounces of Mushrooms. You can keep the recipe vegetarian and use your favorite tasty vegetable, seed, or nut oils like virgin olive, avocado, coconut, peanut, grapeseed, walnut, etc.

The Seafood Mushrooms I got came in a sealed package and in one large root segment. I split the mushrooms into smaller segments for easier sauteing. You only need to cook them until tender and moist - just a couple of minutes on each side.

Seafood Mushrooms Sauteed in Butter can be served right out of the frying pan, or add them warm to top a fresh green salad. They can also go into your favorite pasta dish.

When you find Mushrooms on sale then give them a quick saute in butter for a decadent dish, and you don't have to wait for that special occasion lobster to get out the butter!

Seafood Mushroom Sauteed in Butter - Video                  

 Play it here. The video runs for 44 seconds. 

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Ingredients

• Fresh Mushrooms - about 5.5 ounces. I cooked with Seafood Mushrooms, but okay to use regular button mushrooms or any favorite you find.
• Butter - about 1 tablespoon. I used salted butter. Okay to add more or less to taste. For a vegetarian recipe use any tasty veggie oil you like.
• Salt and Pepper - optional. I did not season this recipe because of salted butter.

Directions

Prepare mushrooms. If there is dirt then brush or scrape off. Discard dried or old stems from any mushroom. 

Slice or break apart mushrooms into bite sizes. You can leave them whole if they are smaller button mushrooms. You can also break apart mushrooms after sauteing.

Over a medium hot pan add butter. When butter is melted add mushrooms. 

Depending on the size of the mushrooms you can saute each side for a couple minutes each, until soft and slightly browned. Saute about 3-5 minutes total. 

Time will depend on the temperature of the frying pan and the thickness of the mushrooms. A quick saute is what you want - best not to overcook mushrooms. 

Best to serve sauteed Seafood Mushrooms Sauteed in Butter while warm. 

Oyster Mushrooms in Butter - Video Recipe

Simplicity is sometimes best as my latest cheap$kate recipe video will show. Oyster Mushrooms Sauteed in Butter - that's all the ingredients you need.

I chose oyster mushrooms because they showed up at my local 99c only Stores. I could have added them to a hot soup of 25 cent per package ramen with veggies and topped with a boiled egg; or added them to a medley of button mushrooms for an earthy Mushroom Soup (like I did in this recipe, here.) But they don't show up cheaply very often so I just wanted to enjoy them sauteed in butter.

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I used salted butter so seasoning was reduced to just black pepper - and even that is optional. But do use plenty of butter, I used a fat slice of about a tablespoon to saute 5.5 ounces of mushrooms. You can keep the recipe vegan and use your favorite tasty vegetable, seed, or nut oils like virgin olive, avocado, coconut, peanut, grapeseed, walnut, etc.

I used to find regular packages of real butter at my local 99c only Store, but now I get single sticks of butter from my local Dollar Tree.

The oyster mushrooms I got came in a sealed package and in one large root segment. I split the mushrooms into smaller segments for easier sauteing. You only need to cook them until soft and tender - just a couple of minutes on each side.

 Most types of mushrooms can be sauteed in butter. I've done it with brown crimini, white button, and portabella mushrooms. And they are all on sale at my local
99c only Store and Latin grocery.

These Oyster Mushrooms Sauteed in Butter can be served right out of the frying pan, or add them warm to a fresh green salad. They can also go into your favorite pasta dish.

When you find mushrooms on sale then give them a quick saute in butter for a decadent dish, and you don't have to wait for that special occasion lobster to get out the butter!

Oyster Mushrooms Sauteed in Butter - Video

Play it here. Video runs 43 seconds.

 My YouTube video link for viewing or embedding, just click here.

Ingredients (1 to 2 servings)

• Fresh mushrooms - about 5.5 ounces. I cooked with oyster mushrooms, but okay to use regular button mushrooms or any favorite you find.
• Butter - about 1 tablespoon. I used salted butter. Okay to add more or less to taste. For a vegetarian recipe use any tasty veggie oil or vegan butter you like.
• Salt and pepper - optional. I did not season this recipe because of the salted butter.

Directions
Prepare mushrooms. If there is dirt then brush or scrape it off. Discard dried or old stems from any mushroom.

Slice or break apart mushrooms into bite sizes. You can leave whole, smaller button mushrooms.

Add butter to a medium-heated pan. When butter is melted then add mushrooms and stir to coat them.

Depending on the size of the mushrooms you can saute each side for a couple minutes each, until soft and slightly browned. Saute about 3-5 minutes total.

Saute time will depend on the temperature of the frying pan and the thickness of the mushrooms. A quick saute is what you want - best not to overcook mushrooms.

Serve warm is best.

Sauteed Chili Peppers

Put some spice on your plate with The 99 Cent Chef's Sauteed Chili Peppers. You can use any small chili peppers, I used mild ones. I've also run across sweet mini-bell peppers and chili peppers -- these are good substitutions if you are heat averse.

I simply saute small whole chili peppers in a teaspoon of oil and finish with a sprinkle of chili powder or paprika. This gives the peppers an extra smoky kick. They soften and slightly sweeten but still have a spicy heat.

It all depends what kind of chili pepper you use and how much heat you can take. This recipe came about after a trip to East LA for 99 cent fish tacos at Tacos Baja. This is a great cheap$kate deal sold on Wednesdays only (other days their fish taco is $1.69, still a bargain.) After I got my fish taco I headed to the salsa bar and noticed a tray of yellow small Chili Peppers dusted with dark red powder.

The first bite had a spicy kick that was a great contrast to crunch fried fish topped with cool cabbage, pico de gallo and sweet creme. I was hooked. And be sure to check back, I have a Cheap$kate Dining video on the Wednesday Special 99 cent Fish Taco from Tacos Baja coming up.

I ate a couple more Chili Peppers, trying to analyze how they did it. The lady who took my order said they didn't roast them, all they have is a fryer and a grill. Then I noticed a fry basket loaded with the peppers being dunked in the fryer - probably cooked for a minute or so to soften them up. As for the powder on the chili peppers, I figured it was either chili powder or paprika. Both are similar in flavor, so you can use whichever one you have on hand.

If you are looking for a spicy accompaniment to one of my Latin recipes (especially my homemade Fish Tacos - recipe coming soon) be sure to add some Sauteed Chili Peppers.

Ingredients

• Small package of Chili Peppers - about 6-12 small peppers. Okay to use any favorite sweet, mild or spicy peppers, including mini-bell peppers.
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder or paprika

Directions
Heat frying pan over medium heat. Add oil, coat pan and add Chili Peppers. Saute Chili Peppers, for a couple of minutes.

Cover pan and reduce heat to low/medium. Cook about 5-7 minutes. Rotate chili peppers every couple of minutes to heat through on all sides. Saute chili peppers all at once or in batches.

You don't need to char the chili peppers, just lightly brown them, enough to slightly soften.

Remove Chili Peppers and place in a bowl. Sprinkle on teaspoon of chili powder on all sides. Serve with your favorite Latin dish, backyard BBQ or spice up a party with these appetizers.