Known for its unique taste and potential cognitive perks, cooking with Lion's Mane not only adds a savory, seafood-like essence to your dishes but also offers a satisfying alternative to seafood for those seeking a plant-based or vegetarian option.
Lion's mane crab cake recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups lion’s mane mushrooms (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 egg (beaten)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions:
- Sauté finely chopped lion’s mane mushrooms in a bit of olive oil until they release their moisture and become golden brown. Allow them to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed lion’s mane mushrooms with breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into crab cake-sized patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the lion’s mane crab cakes until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve the lion’s mane crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce or on a bun for a unique mushroom twist on classic crab cakes. Enjoy!