"How to Make Delicious Lion's Mane Mushroom 'Crab' Cakes at Home"

Ingredients

Lion’s Mane Crab Cakes

• ▢ 12 ounces lion's mane mushrooms , hand shredded

• ▢ 1 large egg

• ▢ ½ cup panko breadcrumbs

• ▢ ¼ cup green onion , finely sliced

• ▢ 2 tablespoons parsley , finely chopped

• ▢ 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

• ▢ 2 teaspoons dijon mustard

• ▢ 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

• ▢ 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning

• ▢ 1 lemon , zest and juice, plus extra wedges for serving

• ▢ Kosher salt and black pepper

• ▢ 1 tablespoon nori seasoning (optional)

Personal Recommendation: Add extra Dijon Mustard!

Instructions

Lion’s Mane Crab Cakes

• It’s best to hand shred the mushrooms rather than chopping them so they have the flakey texture of crab meat. Set aside in a medium bowl.

• In large bowl, whisk together the egg, breadcrumbs, green onion, parsley, mayo, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, old bay seasoning, lemon zest and juice, and nori seasoning (optional).

• Gently mix in mushroom pieces and panko until well combined.

• Form mushroom mixture into 6 equal-size patties (about ¾ inch thick).

• Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate 30 minutes so they set up. (Crab cakes may be formed a day before cooking. Cover and chill.)

• Preheat air fryer to 400°F.

• Spray the inside of the air fryer. with cooking oil.

• Place 4 patties in the air fryer.

• Cook the crab cakes 8 minutes until golden brown and crisp on the outside. Flip the crab cakes halfway through cooking time. (For a more crispy texture, air fry for 10 minutes, flipping the crab cakes halfway through cooking time).

• Place lion’s mane crab cakes on a serving platter and squeeze fresh lemon juice over top. Garnish with fresh parsley

• Vegan crab cakes: Make them vegan by using flax egg and vegan mayonnaise.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 crab cake | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 34mg