Lion’s Mane mushroom recipes

Here are a few delicious Lion’s Mane mushroom recipes to get you started— they bring out the meaty, seafood-like texture and rich flavor of this amazing fungus 🍄

There many variations and possibilities if you have any recipes, variations or tips please let us know and we will share them here.There many variations and possibilities if you have any recipes, variations or tips please let us know and we will share them here.

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🧈 1. Garlic Butter Lion’s Mane “Steaks”

Ingredients:

• 1 large Lion’s Mane mushroom (or several small ones)

• 2 tbsp butter (or olive oil)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: fresh thyme or parsley

Instructions:

1. Slice the mushroom into 1-inch “steaks.”

2. Heat butter in a skillet on medium heat.

3. Add mushrooms and press lightly with a spatula.

4. Cook for 3–4 min each side until golden brown.

5. Add garlic and herbs, sauté another 1–2 minutes.

6. Season with salt & pepper.

Tastes like: crab cakes or scallops!

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🍲 2. Lion’s Mane Mushroom Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1–2 cups chopped Lion’s Mane mushrooms

• 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth

• ½ cup cream or coconut milk

• Salt, pepper, thyme to taste

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.

2. Add mushrooms and cook until lightly browned.

3. Pour in broth and simmer 10 minutes.

4. Blend until smooth (optional) and stir in cream.

Serve: with toasted bread or over rice.

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🍝 3. Lion’s Mane Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients:

• 8 oz pasta

• 1 cup Lion’s Mane mushrooms, shredded

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 cloves garlic

• ¾ cup heavy cream

• ½ cup Parmesan cheese

• Salt & black pepper

Instructions:

1. Boil pasta; drain and set aside.

2. Sauté mushrooms in butter until golden.

3. Add garlic, then stir in cream and Parmesan.

4. Simmer until thick, toss with pasta.

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🌮 4. Lion’s Mane Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shredded Lion’s Mane mushrooms

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp cumin

• Salt, lime juice

• Corn tortillas, avocado, salsa for serving

Instructions:

1. Sauté mushrooms with oil and spices until crispy.

2. Fill tortillas with mushrooms, avocado, and salsa.

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