Lion's Mane Mushroom Recipes

Ingredients: 8 ounces lion's mane 1 large egg ⅓ cup Panko or breadcrumbs (can be gluten free) ¼ cup diced onion ¼ cup diced bell pepper diced, I used yellow pepper 2 tablespoons mayonnaise regular or vegan 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons chopped parsley finely chopped! 1 ½ teaspoons cajun seasoning ½ teaspoon garlic powder or one clove minced ▢½ teaspoon salt black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon avocado oil For Frying ½ cup avocado oil or coconut oil Sauce ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon sriracha ⅛ teaspoon salt Instructions: 1. Use a damp paper towel to wipe the 8 ounces lion's mane clean. I do not recommend washing it under direct water because it will absorb that water. 2. Pull apart the lion's mane in shreds. Put in a large bowl. 3. In a pan, heat the 1 tablespoon avocado oil on medium heat. Add the lion's mane. 4. Sauté the lion's mane for 5-8 minutes until it releases its water. Use paper towels to squeeze the lion's mane to remove all moisture. The drier it is, the crisper your crab cakes will turn out. 5. Put the cooked lion's mane into a large mixing bowl. Add 1 large egg, ⅓ cup gluten free panko or bread crumbs, ¼ cup diced onion, ¼ cup diced bell pepper, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons chopped parsley,1 ½ teaspoons cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste. Mix well. 6. Form patties and place them on a large plate. 7. Heat the ½ cup avocado oil in a skillet. When the oil is hot, add the crab cakes to the hot oil. 8. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until each side is golden. Remove from the pan with a slotted spatula. Place the crab cakes on a paper towel-lined plate. 9. Serve hot. 10. In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon sriracha, and ⅛ teaspoon salt, or just top the lion's mane crab cakes with sour cream.

Ingredients: 8 ounces lion’s mane mushrooms, sliced with bottoms removed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter (or more olive oil for vegan) ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ½ tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (optional) 1 pinch kosher salt, plus more to taste Instructions: 1. Slice lion's mane to desired thickness (note the thicker the lion's mane the longer it will need to cook) 2. Medium Skillet, Heat the olive oil and butter 3. add mushrooms and cook on a medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, 4. add another pan or weight to allow it to cook while pressing out the water for about 4-5 min. 5. Flip mushroom and repeat process. (mushroom should be a slight golden brown on both sides) 6. sprinkle with garlic powder, salt pepper. 7. Can add soy sauce or another sauce now. 8. Ready to serve hot!