Redifarms Lion’s Mane Mushroom Recipe: Crab Cakes

Lion’s Mane Mushroom Recipe: Crab Cakes

This Redifarms Lion’s Mane Mushroom Crab Cake recipe is so delicious you won’t believe it is meatless! 

Equipment

Sauté Pan 

Ingredients

• 8 oz of Redifarms Lion’s Mane mushroom 
• 1 flax egg (one tablespoon of flax seeds and three tablespoons of water mixed and set) 
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (or gluten free breadcrumbs) 
• ¼ cup finely diced onion
• 1 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise 
• 1 teaspoon homemade vegan Worcestershire sauce 
• ¾ teaspoon old bay seasoning 
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley  
• salt to taste  
• ground black pepper to taste 
• 2-3 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying 
• lemon wedges to garnish 

Quick Tartar Sauce 

• ¼ cup vegan mayonnaise 
• 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish 
• ¼ teaspoon old bay seasoning 

Instructions 

1. Hand shred the Lion’s Mane Mushroom into pieces resembling the texture of lump crab meat. 
2. In a large bowl, combine the flax egg, vegan mayonnaise, onion, homemade vegan Worcestershire sauce, old bay seasoning, Dijon mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper (to taste). Mix until fully incorporated. 
3. Add in the Redifarms Lion’s Mane Mushroom and mix until fully incorporated. 
4. Mix in the breadcrumbs until fully incorporated. 
5. Form mixture into 3-4 equal size round flat patties (about ½ to ¾ inch thick). 
6. Heat the vegetable oil in a sauté pan on medium/high heat. 
7. Cook patties for approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Should be golden brown and cooked throughout. 
8. Add optional garnish, a squeeze of lemon, and enjoy!