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Seared lion’s mane

Sliced thick and seared, lion’s mane has a tender, seafood-like bite.

Vancouver Island kitchen note

Nanaimo kitchen note: lion's mane rewards a calm sear, whether you are cooking at home or testing a menu for a Vancouver Island kitchen. Island Mushroom is pre-launch, so this recipe does not imply current availability or fulfillment.

Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min · Serves 2

Fresh lion's mane mushrooms in a mixed harvest box.

Ingredients

  • 1 lion’s mane mushroom, sliced into steaks
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Optional: fresh herbs

Steps

  1. Slice the lion’s mane into 1 cm steaks.
  2. Heat butter and oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear slices until deeply golden on each side.
  4. Season and serve simply.

Keep it simple — lion’s mane shines with just butter and salt. This local cooking note is part of Island Mushroom’s Vancouver Island pre-launch series, focused on technique before any availability announcement.