Lion’s Mane Mushrooms are known for their seafood-like flavor. Using them for “crab” cakes is gaining popularity for vegans and carnivores alike. This recipe comes from Woodside Acres, a gourmet mushroom farm out of Charles City!Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: All
Keyword: eggs, mushrooms
Season: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Diet: Dairy Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 4cakes
Calories: 85kcal
Author: Woodside Acres
Ingredients
8ozLion’s Mane Mushrooms*
1egg*
¼cuponion*finely diced
1tbspmayonnaise
1tspworcestershire sauce
¾tspold bay seasoning
1tspdijon mustard
1tsplemon juice
1tbspfresh parsley*or lovage*
¼tspsaltor to taste
¼tspblack pepper
½cuppanko bread crumbs
Instructions
In large bowl, combine egg, mayonnaise, onion, Worcestershire sauce, old bay seasoning, Dijon mustard, parsley (finely chopped), salt and pepper.
Hand shred the Lion’s Mane Mushroom into small pieces resembling texture of flakey crab and mix into sauce until fully incorporated.
Mix in Panko breadcrumbs until fully incorporated. Form mixture into 4 equal size round flat patties (about ½ to ¾ inch thick). Heat oil in sauté pan on medium/high heat.
Cook patties for approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Should be golden brown, crispy, and cooked throughout.
Add optional garnish, a squeeze of lemon and enjoy!