Step 1

Rinse the mushrooms, then cut them into thin slices. Rinse the mushrooms first using cold water, focusing on the undersides. If necessary, trim down the stems. Once the mushrooms are all clean, cut them into thin slices using a sharp knife.

Step 2

Peel and chop the garlic. If you have a garlic press, you can use that instead.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Get the oil hot, but not so hot that it starts to smoke.

Step 4

Add the mushrooms and the garlic into the skillet. Use a spatula to spread them as evenly as possible across the bottom of the pan.

Step 5

Sauté the mushrooms for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir them often with a spatula so that they get evenly coated with the olive oil and garlic.

Step 6

Sprinkle them with some salt. You won't need a lot of salt at this point; you will be seasoning them further with more salt and pepper just before you are ready to serve them.

Step 7

Cover the skillet with a lid, and cook the mushrooms for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir them occasionally. The lid will trap the moisture, and keep the mushrooms from burning.

Step 8

Take the lid off, and sauté them for another 5 minutes. This will help evaporate any excess liquid, and keep the mushrooms from becoming too soggy. Remember to stir the mushrooms from time to time with a spatula, so that they don't burn.

Step 9

Season the mushrooms with some salt and pepper, and garnish, if desired. If you'd like some extra flavor, chop up some chives or green onions, and sprinkle them over the mushrooms.

Step 10

Serve immediately. You can eat the mushrooms on their own, or add them as a side dish to steak, chicken, or any other thing you like.