Step 1

Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil; water should be salty like the sea.

Step 2

Tear Lion’s Mane in pieces sized to resemble picked crab meat while the water is coming to a boil.

Step 3

Drop mushrooms into boiling water and let simmer for 20 seconds, drain and immediately add to a medium mixing bowl.

Step 4

To warm mushrooms, add olive oil, lemon juice + zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Enjoy in any recipe where you would use shellfish, including over salads or as a topping to avocado toast.