Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Lion's Mane mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Note: The oil should shimmer but not smoke.
  2. Place the Lion's Mane mushrooms in the pan and sprinkle with sea salt.
  3. Cover the mushrooms with a piece of parchment paper and place your heavy press or pot on top.
  4. Sear for 5-7 minutes per side until the mushrooms have shrunk in size and the water has evaporated. You'll hear the sizzle change from a wet bubble to a sharp hiss.
  5. While the mushrooms press, whisk together the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, minced garlic, maple syrup, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  6. Lower the heat to medium.
  7. Pour the glaze over the pressed mushrooms.
  8. Use tongs to turn the steaks until they are fully coated and the glaze reduces into a thick lacquer. The sauce should look velvety and cling to the mushroom.
  9. Increase the heat to high for the final 60 seconds.
  10. Press down one last time until the edges are charred and mahogany brown. This is where the sugars in the maple syrup really pop.