Lion’s Mane “Crab” Cakes

“Crab” Cakes is probably our most popular recipe and if you’re a fan of crab, crab cakes, or just want to surprise your friends and family with an amazing mushroom meal, give this a try. A 1/2 lb of lion’s mane is enough for four patties.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces Lion’s Mane Mushroom

• 2 TB mayo (or vegan mayo)

• 1 tsp mustard

• 1 large egg (or flax egg)

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1/4 c finely diced onions

• 1 TB fresh parsley chopped

• 3/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning

• 1/2 c breadcrumbs

• salt and pepper to taste

• 2-3 TB of oil to fry the cakes

• Optional: lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

1. Hand shred mushrooms into small pieces resembling the texture of flakey crab.

2. In a large bowl, combine the egg, mayo, onion, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated

3. Mix in mushroom until fully incorporated.

4. Mix in breadcrumbs until fully incorporated.

5. Form mixture into 3-4 equal size round flat patties

6. Heat oil in saute pan on medium-high heat

7. Cook patties for about 2-3 minutes per side. Should be golden brown and cooked throughout.

8. Add optional garnish, squeeze of lemon and enjoy!