Pan-seared maitake with butter and herbs
Pan-seared maitake with butter and herbs is a simple, elegant side dish featuring the frilly, petal-like maitake mushroom (also known as hen-of-the-woods) cooked until golden and crispy in butter with fresh herbs like thyme or parsley. It is a popular preparation in Japanese cuisine, where maitake is prized, and has been adopted widely in modern Western cooking for its rich, umami flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is low in carbohydrates and protein but moderate in fat, primarily from the butter used for searing. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber, B vitamins, and minerals like potassium and copper, with a rough calorie count of 150-200 kcal per typical serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Copper | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.0 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg |
| Selenium | 2.0 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 cup (140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Maitake mushrooms are unique for their ability to grow in large, overlapping clusters that resemble a dancing hen, and they have been used in traditional Japanese medicine for centuries. Nutritionally, they contain beta-glucans, which are compounds studied for their potential immune-supporting properties.
