Lion’s Mane “Lobster” Tacos with Mango Salsa
30 minutes
to prep
30 minutes
to cook
2–3 servings
(about 8 tacos)
About this Recipe
I love mushrooms, and the versatility that exists with flavors and textures. Lions Mane has a very earthy, and sweet flavor that replicates lobster very well. Paired with a fresh mango salsa, these tacos have been a staple for years in my kitchen. Tacos, ever since I was a kid, have been my favorite food. Much like mushrooms, tacos are versatile, and can be made with all sorts of ingredients.
Recipe and photo by: Josh Garcia
Ingredients
- 6-8 corn tortillas
- 1 pound Lion’s Mane mushrooms
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons achiote or more to taste
- 2-3 large-medium mangos
- 1 medium red onion
- 2-3 jalapenos
- ½ bunch cilantro
- 3-4 limes
Step-by-Step Instructions
Mushrooms:
- Clean mushrooms and tear to desired thickness.
- Heat pan and add vegetable oil.
- Add lion’s mane mushrooms (just cover the surface, don’t overcrowd the pan).
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, and achiote. Add more achiote for more color.
- Once you have a desired sear, flip onto the seasoned side.
- Turn the temperature down so as to not burn, but you still want to get a nice brown sear.
- Place cooked mushrooms on a plate with a paper towel to drain the excess oil.
- Repeat the process until all mushrooms are cooked.
- Wipe out the pan.
Tortillas:
- Add a little oil in the pan, and heat up the tortillas.
- Cook tortillas on both sides.
- Place cooked tortillas on a plate with a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Mango Salsa:
- Cut mango in half (inbetween the pit).
- Score the flesh of the mango with a knife diagonally to make diamond looking cuts.
- Use a spoon to scoop out the diced mango into a bowl.
- Dice a red onion and add to the bowl with mango.
- Dice the jalapeno (keep the seeds if you want more spice) and place in bowl.
- Finely chop cilantro and place in the bowl.
- Add fresh lime juice.
- Season with salt.
Assemble and serve:
- Take a cooked tortilla and fill it with lion’s mane mushrooms.
- Top with Mango Salsa.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.



