Lion’s Mane Parmesan

A gourmet vegetarian twist on classic Chicken Parm—using juicy, meaty Lion’s Mane mushroom cutlets.

Ingredients

For the Lion’s Mane Cutlets

• 1 large Lion’s Mane mushroom (or 2 medium), sliced into ¾–1" steaks
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Olive oil for frying

For Assembly

• 1–1½ cups marinara sauce
• 1–1½ cups shredded mozzarella
• Extra Parmesan
• Fresh basil

Instructions

1. Slice Lion’s Mane into thick cutlets. Dry-cook in a pan 3–5 minutes per side to remove moisture.
2. Set up a breading station: flour → beaten eggs → panko/Parmesan mixture.
3. Bread each cutlet and pan-fry in olive oil until golden and crisp.
4. Spread marinara in a baking dish, add fried cutlets, top with more sauce and cheeses.
5. Bake at 400°F for 10–12 minutes until the cheese bubbles and browns.
6. Finish with fresh basil before serving.

Recipe by Shroomability • Fresh From Florida Mushroom Substrates & Supplies
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