Lion’s Mane Mushroom Recipe

Lion’s mane mushrooms are a unique variety that’s incredibly delicious! Here’s a recipe for how to cook this tasty fungi.

Recently we ran across a variety of mushroom that caught our eye. Lion’s mane mushrooms! There they were on the shelf of a grocery store we frequent, so we had to try them out. As mushroom lovers, we’re always intrigued by new varieties. Turns out, the lion’s mane mushroom is absolutely worth experimenting with in the kitchen! Saute it up and it’s incredibly tasty on its own or in a sandwich with a little spicy mayo (our favorite). Here’s a bit more about this unique mushroom and why you should grab some when you see them.

If you’re like us, you might be wondering…what is this intriguing fungus? Here’s what you need to know about this unique variety:

Once you get ahold of your lion’s mane mushrooms, what’s the best way to keep them fresh? And how to clean them before cooking them?

Ready to get cooking? Here’s how to cook lion’s mane mushrooms to perfection – or jump right to the recipe below!

How to serve this mushroom? Here are a few ideas on how we’d use this recipe:

Lion’s mane mushrooms are a unique variety that’s incredibly delicious! Here’s a recipe for how to cook this tasty fungi.

1. Cut the lion’s mane mushroom into half inch thick slices.
2. Fry the slices of mushroom in a dry frying pan (without oil) over a medium heat for 5 minutes.
3. The mushroom will reduce in size as moisture evaporates and the fibres are condensed.
4. Add some olive oil & butter and fry until golden & crisp.

Lion’s Mane Mushrooms Recipe

Lion’s mane mushrooms are a unique variety that’s incredibly delicious! Here’s a recipe for how to cook this tasty fungi.

Prep: 2min

Total: 6min

Yield: 2

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces lion’s mane mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter (or more olive oil for vegan)
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
• 1 pinch kosher salt, plus more to taste

Instruction:

1. Cut off the bottoms of the mushrooms, then slice them.
2. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil and butter. Add the mushrooms and cook on medium high heat until browned, about 2 minutes.
3. Flip and allow the mushrooms to brown another 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic powder, soy sauce and salt. Taste and add the more salt as needed. Serve as a side dish or even better, on toasted bread with spicy mayo.

Lion’s Mane Mushroom Recipe

This delectable Lion’s Mane Mushroom Recipe is a quick and easy side that takes less than 10 minutes to make and it pairs well with almost any meal from pasta to steak.

Prep: 5min

Total: 10min

Yield: 2

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving, calories 78 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 302 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, unSaturated Fat 2 g

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces lion’s mane mushrooms
• 1-2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
• Sea salt to taste

Instruction:

1. Cut off the bottoms of the mushrooms, then slice them into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces.
2. In a dry, medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the mushrooms for a couple of minutes on each side. The excess water will evaporate and mushrooms will reduce in size a bit.
3. Add the butter and cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook the mushrooms for another 2 minutes or until golden brown on each side.
4. Add soy sauce and salt, enjoy!

Lion’s Mane Mushroom Recipe

A quick stovetop sauté of lion’s mane mushrooms and a simple drizzle of soy sauce makes it easy to eat one of the most beneficial mushrooms for our brains and bodies, lion’s mane.

Prep: 2min

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces lion’s mane mushroom (rinsed and dried)
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil or other neutral oil
• 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
• optional: ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instruction:

1. Remove any dried or browned bits from the base of the lion’s mane mushroom either with a knife or by simply pulling off with your hands.
2. Shred the lion’s mane mushroom into ½-inch wide strips.
3. Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the shredded lion’s mane mushroom strips in the pan, DRY, i.e. without oil. Dry sautéing will draw out some of the excess moisture from the mushrooms. Allow the mushrooms to brown at their edges. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
4. Drizzle oi, tamari or soy sauce, and garlic powder if using, over the mushrooms in the pan. Stir fry until fragrant and the mushrooms have developed a deep brown color. Remove mushrooms from heat.

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