Firm, meaty crimini mushrooms are simply seasoned and roasted until tender. Roasted mushrooms are then tossed lightly with butter and garlic mixture for the perfect bite.
Preheat oven to 425° and lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet. Baking sheet should be able to fit all the mushrooms in one even layer.
Cut bottoms of the stems off mushrooms and wipe mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel. If some mushrooms are too large, cut them in half.
Place mushrooms in a mixing bowl, add olive oil and quickly toss all the mushrooms.
Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder and toss mushrooms to evenly coat them in seasoning.
Spread mushrooms in one even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Turn each mushroom stem side down.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, straining off the liquid half way through. (Make sure to take the baking sheet out of the oven to strain and close the oven so oven temperature doesn't drop.)
Melt butter and mix it with pressed garlic while mushrooms are baking.
Once mushrooms are done, toss them in a clean mixing bowl with melted butter and garlic mixture.
Serve right away.
Notes
Storing: Store cooked mushrooms in a food storage container with a lid. Store cooked mushrooms in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.Additional flavors:Make them cheesy – Sprinkle on some freshly grated parmesan after baking. Add some herbs – Fresh parsley or thyme goes well with mushrooms. Make them even more garlicky– Mix in some freshly minced garlic with mushrooms before baking. Add a little spice – Crushed red pepper flakes add the perfect amount of heat.