Homemade Restaurant-Quality Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Homemade Mushroom Sauce Recipe Overview

In this step-by-step mushroom sauce recipe, you’ll learn how to create a delicious and gluten-free mushroom sauce that rivals the ones found in restaurants. This versatile sauce can be served with various dishes like veal, rotisserie chicken, or even filet mignon.

Homemade Restaurant-Quality Mushroom Sauce Recipe Video

Homemade Mushroom Sauce Recipe Ingredients

• Extra virgin olive oil

• 3 shallots, finely chopped

• Shiitake mushrooms, sliced

• 1/4 cup Marsala red wine

• 1 teaspoon Italian herbs

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1/2 cup espagnole sauce

• Mrs. Dash or salt substitute, to taste

• Beef broth, as needed

• Compound butter (made with fresh basil, oregano, rosemary, roasted garlic, and parmesan cheese)

Homemade Mushroom Sauce Recipe Step-By-Step Instructions

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Add the finely chopped shallots to the skillet and sauté them until they become translucent and release their juices.

   

   Add Finely Chopped Shallots to Heated Skillet




2. Once the shallots are cooked, add the sliced shiitake mushrooms to the skillet and sauté the mushrooms until they become tender and golden brown.

   

   Add Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms to Skillet and Sauté




3. Pour the Marsala red wine into the skillet with the mushrooms. *Be cautious when adding the red wine as it may cause a flame.*

   

   Pour Marsala Wine into the Skillet of Mushrooms and Shallots




4. Allow the wine to cook off slightly, enhancing the flavor of the sauce.

   

   Allow the Wine to Cook Off to Enhance the Flavor of the Sauce




5. Sprinkle the Italian herbs (minced parsley, oregano, basil…) over the mushrooms and wine mixture.

   

   Sprinkle Italian Herbs over the Mushroom Sauce Mixture




6. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the skillet, adding a touch of acidity to brighten the flavors.




7. Incorporate the espagnole sauce into the mixture, giving it a rich and savory taste.

   

   Pour the Espagnole Sauce into the Mixture




8. Add Mrs. Dash, kosher salt or a salt substitute to season the sauce according to your preference.

9. If the sauce is too thick, add beef broth gradually to achieve the desired consistency.

10. Turn off the heat and prepare the compound butter and fold a slice of compound butter into the sauce, allowing it to melt and enrich the flavors. Stir gently until the butter is fully incorporated, creating a silky texture.

    

    Turn the Heat Off and Fold in Compound Butter to Enrich the Sauce Flavor




11. Transfer the mushroom sauce to a serving plate and pair the sauce with your choice of meat, such as a skirt steak or some pork loin.

    

    Plate the Finished Mushroom Sauce on a Plate and Pair with Your Choice of Meat

By following these step-by-step instructions, you can create a delectable mushroom sauce that adds a gourmet touch to your favorite dishes. Experiment with different fine dining cuts of meat and explore the versatility of this sauce. Happy Cooking!