How to Cook Lion's Mane Mushrooms (Quick Recipe)
If you've encountered these fuzzy fungi at the store or farmer's market, and wonder what to do with them, try this easy and delicious recipe that takes ten minutes and can be used as a side dish, vegetarian main, or sandwich. Yum!
Servings: 4 as side, 2 as main
Calories: 114kcal
Equipment
- 1 cast iron pan 2nd choice, stainless or non-stick
Ingredients
- 2 fresh lion's main mushrooms approx 1/2 lb
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tbsp Za'atar Spice Blend see notes
- 2 tbsp feta cheese garnish can sub fresh goat cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped or more as desired
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat cast iron pan over Medium-High Heat for 5 minutes
- Slice the Lion's mane mushrooms into 1/4" slices. Place on a plate or in a shallow bowl.
- Drizzle Lion's mane with half of the oil, lemon and spices and leave to absorb until pan is heated.
- Turn heat down to medium, and add mushrooms to pan, spreading around with tongs so all slices are laying flat. Cook for just a couple of minutes until browned. Use tongs to check underside for doneness.
- Once browned underneath, use tongs to flip all slices and brown the other side for just a couple of minutes. If mushrooms look dry or lacking in color, you can add more of the oil or spices (keep the extra lemon for after cooking).
- Once 2nd side is browned, plate the mushrooms to eat. Sprinkle more Za'tar and lemon juice over plated mushrooms and crumble some feta over as well.
Notes
Za’atar spice: You should be able to find this spice blend at the store, but if not, you can substitute any combo of sesame seeds, sumac, and thyme. If you have none of this, I recommend a little smoked paprika and cumin.
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg | Magnesium: 8mg | Net Carbohydrates: 5g