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I collected way too many lobster mushrooms and decide to bring you along for my first attempt cooking them.

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- How to saute mushrooms in an instant pot.

**Set the Instant Pot to the Sauté function** and add oil or butter. **Add the mushrooms** (and aromatics like garlic or onions if desired), allowing them to **sit undisturbed for 2–3 minutes** to promote browning rather than steaming.

**Stir and continue cooking** for another few minutes until the mushrooms release their liquid, which then cooks off, resulting in **golden brown, tender mushrooms**. If the mushrooms stick, add a splash of water or broth to **deglaze** the pot, scraping up any browned bits to enhance flavor.

- How to do this with lobster mushrooms and water instead of oil or butter.

The technique you're looking for is called a **wet sauté** — it works well in the Instant Pot and actually produces a denser, more flavorful result than starting with fat.

1. **Set the Instant Pot to Sauté** (normal level, ~300°F).
2. **Add about 2–3 tablespoons of water** to the bottom of the inner pot — just enough to create a thin film.
3. **Add the lobster mushrooms** (sliced or chopped, in a single layer if possible) along with a pinch of salt.
4. **Let them sit undisturbed for 2–3 minutes**, then stir. The water will help them start releasing their own liquid quickly.
5. **Continue sautéing**, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid (added water + released mushroom juice) has evaporated and the mushrooms begin to **brown and stick slightly** to the pot. This can take 8–12 minutes total depending on quantity and slice thickness.
6. **Deglaze** with a splash more water if any bits stick, scraping them up.
7. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and any aromatics (garlic, thyme, etc.) in the last minute.

The water "pre-collapses" the mushroom's internal structure, so they absorb less fat later and get a firmer, more concentrated texture. Since you're skipping oil/butter entirely, the mushrooms will be lighter and more "meaty" — a good fit for lobster mushrooms, which already have a dense, meaty texture on their own.

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Recorded and edited 2026-09-07.

[blog.hyperling.com/lobsters](/lobsters)