Clean mushrooms by given them a quick rinse under running water. Gently wipe them with a paper towel and set them aside.
Add butter and oil to a pan and heat over medium-high heat.
Add chopped garlic, mushrooms, thyme leaves to the pan and toss.
Season with black pepper, a pinch of salt, and crushed red pepper, and stir to mix.
Continue cooking an additional 3-4 minutes, occasionally stirring until cooked.
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, optional
Serve immediately.
Notes
Use olive oil or grapeseed oil to sauté the mushrooms.
Use portobello or white mushrooms
Add unsalted butter and only a little bit of salt gradually. Be careful not to make the mushroom too salty.
Use as much crushed red pepper you need as long as you can take the heat. Don't like heat, don't add the pepper.
Make sure you use fresh garlic, taste better than powdered garlic.
Don't want the mushrooms to make a sauce, increase the heat, and do not over mix the mushroom mixture.
This mushroom recipe keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The cooked mushrooms will not keep well in the freezer. Best to enjoy them right away.