Pan-Seared Lion's Mane Steaks
Pan-Seared Lion's Mane Steaks feature thick slices of the large, shaggy lion's mane mushroom, which are seared until golden brown to develop a meaty, savory crust. The dish typically uses simple ingredients like butter, garlic, thyme, and a splash of soy sauce or white wine to enhance the mushroom's natural umami. While popular in East Asian cuisine for centuries, it has gained widespread popularity in modern Western plant-based cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of plant-based protein, making it a light yet satisfying meal. It's a good source of dietary fiber, B vitamins like niacin, and the antioxidant compound hericenone, with a rough calorie count of 100-150 per generous serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 45 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
| Selenium | 2 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
Per 2 steaks (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, lion's mane mushroom has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, believed to support brain health. Nutritionally, it's unique for its seafood-like texture and its content of compounds that are being studied for potential neuroprotective benefits.
