Mushroom Cakes from Home Grow Kit: Crispy Lion's Mane Crab-Style Cakes with Lime - Gourmet Seafood Alternative

A Classic Reimagined... Lion’s Mane Cakes

Golden, crisp, and flaky.

Serve with creamy sauce, greens, or in a sandwich.

However you plate them, they shine.

Total Time: 1 Hour

Makes: 4-6 Cakes

GROW LIONS MANE

Ingredients

Cakes

  • 1 large Lion’s Mane mushroom (about 8 oz), shredded by hand
  • ¼ cup finely chopped celery
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp plant-based mayo
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs (plus more for coating)
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

For Pan-Searing

  • 1–2 tbsp neutral oil (or a light brush of oil if baking)

Optional Sauce

  • ¼ cup mayo of choice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp maple syrup
  • Pinch of paprika and salt

Instructions

Shred and press the mushrooms

  • Gently shred Lion’s Mane into crab-like strands.
  • Press between towels or squeeze to remove excess moisture.

Mix the cake ingredients

  • In a bowl, combine shredded mushrooms, celery, onion, parsley, and seasonings.
  • Add mustard, mayo, lemon juice, and breadcrumbs.
  • Mix until just combined. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Form and chill

  • Shape into small cakes (about 4–6). Lightly coat in extra panko if you like a crunchier crust.
  • Chill for 20–30 minutes to help them hold together.

Cook

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear cakes until golden and
  • crisp. Optionally, bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes (or until golden brown) flipping halfway.

Make the sauce

  • Whisk sauce ingredients together until smooth. Adjust to taste.

Serve

  • Plate with lemon wedges, a scoop of sauce, and fresh herbs. Or tuck into
  • a sandwich with slaw and a soft bun.

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