Lion's Mane Pepper Steaks
Turn Lion's Mane mushrooms into perfectly seared and seasoned steaks that melt in your mouth and will impress everyone!
Equipment
- Heavy skillet
Ingredients
- 4-5 Lion's Mane mushroom "balls"
- 2 Tbsp neutral vegetable oil
Steak Marinade
- 1 Tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1-2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp mushroom oyster sauce (optional)
- 1-2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp beet powder or 2 drops of red dye (optional)
- 2 Tbsp crushed peppercorns
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
Make marinade
- Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, onion powder, paprika, beet powder or red dye. Set aside.
Sear the steaks
- Carefully remove any dirt from the mushrooms with a toothpick or a tooth brush. If you have large clumps, separate into equal sections.
- Heat up a cast iron pan or a heavy skillet. Add a few tablespoons of oil and some salt. Place each mushroom ball stem down.
- Cook on high heat for a few minutes, moving the mushrooms around. Use another pan to press down on them.
- When the bottom starts to sear, flip them and add a little more oil if needed. Press again for 2-3 minutes until they shrink down in height.
- Using a sharp or serrated knife, score shallow slices in each steak. This will help to absorb the marinade. Pour the marinade into the hot pan and flip the steak.
- Cook covered for another minute. Scoop some of the marinade with a spoon and drizzle over the steaks before it is completely absorbed. Scrape any little bit stuck to the bottom of the pan, that's the best stuff.
- Serve with French fries, or mashed potatoes and a green salad.