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Allison Crawford at The Hungry Carrot

Lion's Mane Mushroom Steaks

Marinated lion's mane mushroom steaks are the perfect dish for a summer BBQ. They are meaty, juicy, and savory plus super easy to make, and taste incredible. Use them as your main dish, on a steak sandwich, or cut them up for a stir-fry.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large lion's mane mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp flaky salt
  • 2 tbsp barbeque sauce
Marinade Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1/2 tsp vegan worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Method
 

  1. Heat up a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Lightly oil the pan and add one mushroom to the pan and get it used to the heat. Lightly salt the mushroom.
  2. Using a heavy dish or another skillet, begin pushing down on the mushroom and gradually increasing the pressure until it resembles a steak. You will want to push pretty hard to compact it down to a meat-like thickness. Sear the mushroom on both sides and remove it from heat. Repeat with the other mushroom.
  3. In a small bowl or tupperware, add the marinade ingredients and set your seared mushrooms in it. Cover and let sit for 10-20 minutes.
  4. While they are marinating, heat a grill to medium-high heat.
  5. Remove the mushrooms from the marinade and sear them on the grill over medium-high heat for a couple of minutes on each side until charred. Alternatively, you can return them back to a hot skillet and sear them that way. Add the mushrooms back to a hot pan and sear for a couple of minutes on each side until slightly charred.
  6. Baste with the BBQ sauce on each side and serve warm. Leftovers keep in the fridge for a day or two.