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Sautéed Lion's Mane Mushrooms

A simple yet impressive recipe for cooking lion's mane mushrooms that brings out their unique flavor and texture. Perfect as a side dish or as part of a main course.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Lion's mane mushrooms Fresh, cleaned, and trimmed
  • 2 tbsp Butter or olive oil Use both for enhanced flavor
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice Optional; adds brightness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brush off any dirt or debris from the lion's mane mushrooms. Avoid soaking them in water.
  2. Tear or slice the mushrooms into thick pieces, about a half-inch.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet, add a knob of butter or a swirl of olive oil and heat over medium.
  2. Add the sliced lion's mane mushrooms to the skillet and sear until golden brown on each side, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice over the mushrooms before serving.

Notes

Serve on sourdough bread, in stir-fries, or with grain bowls. Experiment with herbs and spices to enhance flavor.