
RECIPE
Lions Mane Mushroom Cakes with Cajun Remoulade Recipe
Meghan’s Pairing Recommendation: 2022 Libelle
These crispy, Cajun-inspired cakes offer a richly flavored vegetarian alternative to crab cakes.
2 Servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
Lion's Mane Mushroom Cakes:
- ½ lb Lion’s mane mushroom
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp liquid aminos or soy sauce
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 each garlic clove, mince
- 1 each stalk celery, small dice
- 3 tbsp shallot, diced
- 1 each large egg
- ¼ cup panko crumb
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley mince
- Salt to taste
Cajun Remoulade:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Creole or grain mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp Louisiana style hot sauce
- 1 tbsp capers, chopped
- 1 each clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cajun Remoulade:
- Add all ingredients in a bowl, and stir to combine, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Lion's Mane Mushroom Cakes:
- Shred Lion’s mane mushroom into large chunks. Transfer shredded mushroom to a large skillet with a tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Heat a sauté pan and add enough olive oil to coat and add the mushrooms. Season with salt and sauté until golden brown. Set aside and let cool.
- To the same pan, add more olive oil if needed and sweat the shallots and celery until softened and shallots are translucent.
- Add the garlic and sauté. Set aside the mixture and let cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine the egg, mayonnaise, mustard, liquid aminos, smoked paprika, Old Bay, parsley, and the cooled onion and celery mixture, stir to incorporate.
- After the mushrooms have cooled, squeeze out any excess moisture.
- Fold the mushrooms into the mixture of the remaining ingredients. Stir in panko crumbs. Form mixture into 4 patties and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil.
- When the oil is shimmering, add the patties. Fry the patties until they are golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes on each side. Season with a pinch of salt after frying.
- Serve with Cajun Remoulade, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
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Meghan's Recommended Pairing
2022 Libelle
Aromas of green apple, pear and citrus fill the glass. The crisp, fresh entry is layered with flavors of green apple, lemon zest and a touch of sourdough. The finish is lengthy and rich, showing varietal Picpoul Blanc expression.



