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
Lao-Style Pho

Step-by-Step Instructions

Mushrooms:

  1. Clean mushrooms and tear to desired thickness.
  2. Heat pan and add vegetable oil.
  3. Add lion’s mane mushrooms (just cover the surface, don’t overcrowd the pan). 
  4. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and achiote. Add more achiote for more color. 
  5. Once you have a desired sear, flip onto the seasoned side.
  6. Turn the temperature down so as to not burn, but you still want to get a nice brown sear.
  7. Place cooked mushrooms on a plate with a paper towel to drain the excess oil. 
  8. Repeat the process until all mushrooms are cooked.
  9. Wipe out the pan.

Tortillas:

  1. Add a little oil in the pan, and heat up the tortillas.
  2. Cook tortillas on both sides. 
  3. Place cooked tortillas on a plate with a paper towel to drain excess oil. 

Mango Salsa:

  1. Cut mango in half (inbetween the pit). 
  2. Score the flesh of the mango with a knife diagonally to make diamond looking cuts.
  3. Use a spoon to scoop out the diced mango into a bowl.
  4. Dice a red onion and add to the bowl with mango.
  5. Dice the jalapeno (keep the seeds if you want more spice) and place in bowl.
  6. Finely chop cilantro and place in the bowl. 
  7. Add fresh lime juice. 
  8. Season with salt.

Assemble and serve:

  1. Take a cooked tortilla and fill it with lion’s mane mushrooms. 
  2. Top with Mango Salsa. 
  3. Serve with lime wedges on the side.