Can you steam mushrooms?

Heat a large regular or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Flip the mushrooms and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. The mushrooms should be turning golden-brown and releasing some of the liquid. Cook the mushrooms until browned and reduced by half. read more

Mushrooms are by nature tender and do not need much time to cook. Put the lid on and steam the mushrooms for at least 3 minutes. In case you are using whole mushrooms you can steam these further for 2 minutes. If you find that they are not tender enough, you can put them back into the basket for further steaming. read more

Trapped steam released from simmering water can cook more healthily than other methods, and you can accomplish this with an electric steamer or a covered pot on the stove top. Mushrooms become plump, juicy and moist when steamed; and retain their fresh, earthy flavor. read more