Pan Fried Lion's Mane Mushrooms - Sam Cooks Kindness

This pan fried lion's mane mushroom recipe is a simple and delicious way to include this powerhouse fungi into your diet. Learn an easy fool-proof method to cooking the unique Lion's Mane Mushroom!

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The amazing Lion's Mane Mushrooms for this recipe were provided by my friends at Fungified Farm!

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This simple method to the most delicious pan fried lion's mane mushrooms will have you searching for them again and again! These little bites are meaty, tender and absolutely mouthwatering.

Pan fried Lion's Mane are great for topping salads, pasta (like this delectable Sesame Udon!) or slicing larger for a finger-licking sandwich!

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Pan Fried Lion's Mane Mushrooms are vegan, healthy, nut & gluten free.

Magical Lion's Mane

Lion's Mane Mushrooms have become increasingly popular over the last few years and for good reason!

• Health Benefits!
  • Some research has proven that Lion's Mane Mushrooms may protect against dementia or reduce symptoms of anxiety & depression
  • It is also known to be anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting
• Taste & Texture
  • Lion's Mane has a very mild taste and is often used as a swap for shellfish, like crab.
  • When cooked correctly it will absorb any flavors introduced to it and become almost meaty in texture!

Where to find them

Lion's Mane Mushrooms have started to become more readily available in some areas of the US and I'm thankful to have a grower local to me where I get mine!

Fungified Farm graciously provided the mushrooms for this recipe and I would love for you to check out their website for more mushroom recipes and to buy your own fresh mushrooms or dried supplements!

To find them in your area, I suggest first looking for local growers or searching your local international markets. You can also grow your own at home now with kits like this one!

The Method

Only a few simple ingredients are needed for this lion's mane recipe: mushrooms, vegan butter (or oil), tamari (substitute coconut aminos or soy sauce) and salt.

This Easy Method was inspired by Wicked Kitchen's Lion's Mane Steaks! Here's how to do it:

1. Prep lion's mane mushrooms by removing any tough bits of substrate on the bottom and slicing or ripping into thick slices/pieces, at least 2-3 inches thick.
2. Heat a cast iron skillet (or non-stick pan) over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegan butter or oil, just enough to lightly coat the bottom of the pan.
3. Add mushrooms to pan in a single layer, let cook for about 2 minutes untouched and then add another heavy pan, weight or panini press on top of the mushrooms and cook another 3-5 minutes. (see note about mushrooms with excess moisture).
4. Carefully remove weight (make sure not to burn yourself and carefully wipe away any condensation). Flip mushrooms and add ½-1 tablespoon of butter or oil all around them (but not on them) and re-apply weight. Cook another 4-5 minutes.
5. Once both sides have a nice, golden brown crisp, add 1 tablespoon of tamari and stir to coat, cooking 1-2 minutes longer until any remaining liquid is evaporated. Top with a light sprinkle of sea salt to taste and serve!

Tip: Each Lion's Mane will vary in water content and this may affect cooking time. If they seem very wet while cooking, let them sit for a few extra minutes, letting the weight press out the water.

How to eat them

Enjoy these pan fried lion's mane mushrooms as a snack or side dish for any meal. They are especially delicious served over creamy udon pasta! Or if you have some large slices, they are also delicious on a sandwich!

Either way, they are best served fresh! You can store them in a sealed container in the fridge for a couple days, but they are really best fresh out of the pan.

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Recipe

Pan Fried Lion's Mane Mushrooms

Sam Cooks Kindness Learn an easy fool-proof method to cooking the unique Lion's Mane Mushroom! This pan fried lion's mane is a simple and delish way to include this powerhouse fungi into your diet. Method inspired by Wicked Kitchen's Lion Mane Steak Recipe. 4.50 from 2 votes Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 5 minutes minsCook Time 15 minutes minsTotal Time 20 minutes mins Course Appetizer, Dinner, Side DishCuisine American Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

• ½ pound Lion's Mane Mushrooms
• 1½-2 tablespoons vegan butter or olive oil
• 1 tablespoon tamari sub soy sauce or coconut aminos
• sea salt to taste

Instructions

• Prep lion's mane mushrooms by removing any tough bits of substrate on the bottom and slicing or ripping into thick slices/pieces, at least 2-3 inches thick.
• Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegan butter or oil, just enough to lightly coat the bottom of the pan.
• Add mushrooms to pan in a single layer, let cook for about 2 minutes untouched and then add another heavy pan, weight or panini press on top of the mushrooms and cook another 3-5 minutes. (see note about mushrooms with excess moisture).
• Carefully remove weight (make sure not to burn yourself and carefully wipe away any condensation). Flip mushrooms and add ½-1 tablespoon of butter or oil all around them (but not on them) and re-apply weight. Cook another 4-5 minutes.
• Once both sides have a nice, golden brown crisp, add 1 tablespoon of tamari and stir to coat, cooking 1-2 minutes longer until any remaining liquid is evaporated. Top with a light sprinkle of sea salt to taste and serve!

Notes

Enjoy fresh as a side or over top of some creamy Sesame Udon! NOTE on moisture. If your mushrooms have a lot of moisture, you can increase the cook time and allow the moisture to evaporate before flipping mushrooms. OR if there is a lot of liquid, carefully drain it off and save it for soup or sautéing veggies in another time! Keyword Lion's Mane, pan fried mushrooms

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