Lion's Mane "Crab" Cakes
Lion's Mane "Crab" Cakes
If you have been hearing about a popular new ingredient called a lion’s mane mushroom (hericium erinaceus), you are not alone! Sometimes referred to as a lion’s head mushroom, this mushroom is popular in vegan and vegetarian recipes. It is absolutely delicious and provides an amazing hearty and firm texture, very similar to crab. It is mild in flavor and is an excellent vehicle to take on the different flavors that you are cooking with.
Fresh Lion’s Mane mushroom
Egg or flax egg: To make a flax egg, mix one tablespoon of flaxseed meal with three tablespoons of water. Allow to sit refrigerated for about 10 minutes to thicken.
Panko breadcrumbs
Onion: Sweet onion recommended.
Mayonnaise or Vegan Mayonnaise:
Worcestershire sauce
Old Bay seasoning: If you don’t have old bay seasoning, you can use Cajun seasoning or Italian seasoning for a slightly different (but still delicious) flavor profile.
Dijon mustard: You can also use course ground mustard.
Parsley
Salt and pepper
Oil (to fry cakes): Canola, vegetable or olive oil all work well.
Optional Garnish: Lemon wedges.
Lion's Mane "Crab" Cakes
Country of Origin
American
Type
Main or Side dish
Culinary Skill Level
Moderate
Share this mushroom-based recipe!
Recipe inspired by and courtesy of Aubrey's Kitchen (aubreyskitchen.com)
Fresh Lion’s Mane mushroom
Egg or flax egg: To make a flax egg, mix one tablespoon of flaxseed meal with three tablespoons of water. Allow to sit refrigerated for about 10 minutes to thicken.
Panko breadcrumbs
Onion: Sweet onion recommended.
Mayonnaise or Vegan Mayonnaise:
Worcestershire sauce
Old Bay seasoning: If you don’t have old bay seasoning, you can use Cajun seasoning or Italian seasoning for a slightly different (but still delicious) flavor profile.
Dijon mustard: You can also use course ground mustard.
Parsley
Salt and pepper
Oil (to fry cakes): Canola, vegetable or olive oil all work well.
Optional Garnish: Lemon wedges.
Lion's Mane "Crab" Cakes
Country of Origin
American
Type
Main or Side dish
Culinary Skill Level
Moderate
Share this mushroom-based recipe!
Recipe inspired by and courtesy of Aubrey's Kitchen (aubreyskitchen.com)
Step 1: Shred Lion's Mane
Hand shred mushroom into small pieces resembling texture of flakey crab.
Step 2: Mix the ingredients
In large bowl, combine egg, mayonnaise, onion, Worcestershire sauce, old bay seasoning, Dijon mustard, parsley (finely chopped), salt and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
Mix in mushroom until fully incorporated.
Mix in Panko breadcrumbs until fully incorporated.
Step 3: Form cakes
Form mixture into 3-4 equal size round flat patties (about ½ to ¾ inch thick).
Step 4: Cook on stove top
Heat oil in sauté pan on medium/high heat.
Cook patties for approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Should be golden brown and cooked throughout.
Serve:
Add optional garnish, squeeze of lemon and enjoy!
The Mushroom Lady Tip:
Crab cakes are the signature cuisine on Maryland's Eastern Shore. They go well on a bed of greens or as a sandwich.
Pairing: Marylanders serve Crab Cakes with a hearty beer.
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Potential Health Benefits
These 'potential' health benefits are areas that the recipe's mushroom has shown clinical evidence, as referenced on this website. On the Benefits Page you can see every '*' is a vetted .gov study to encourage people to research mushrooms, consumers to be more educated, and to highlight the growing body of data we have that indicate certain mushrooms are good for us to eat. Nothing on this website should be taken as advice or prescriptive, as The Mushroom Lady is here to generate awareness, education, and interest around fungi and nothing else.
Potential Health Benefits
These 'potential' health benefits are areas that the recipe's mushroom has shown clinical evidence, as referenced on this website to help with. On the Benefits Page you can see every * is a vetted .gov study to encourage people to research mushrooms, consumers to be more educated, and to highlight the growing body of data we have that indicate certain mushrooms are good for us to eat. Nothing on this website should be taken as advice or prescriptive, as The Mushroom Lady is here to generate awareness, education, and interest around fungi and nothing else.
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Potential Health Benefits
These 'potential' health benefits are areas that the recipe's mushroom has shown clinical evidence, as referenced on this website to help with. On the Benefits Page you can see every * is a vetted .gov study to encourage people to research mushrooms, consumers to be more educated, and to highlight the growing body of data we have that indicate certain mushrooms are good for us to eat. Nothing on this website should be taken as advice or prescriptive, as The Mushroom Lady is here to generate awareness, education, and interest around fungi and nothing else.
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