Mushroom Recipes for Summer Grilling

Are you a fan of grilling? If so, have you tried grilling mushrooms yet? It's a fantastic way to bring out their earthy flavors and meaty textures, especially with varieties like oyster mushrooms and lion's mane mushrooms.

Oyster mushrooms are delicate in texture and have a subtle flavor that pairs well with different marinades and seasonings. On the other hand, lion's mane mushrooms have a dense, meaty texture and a mild, nutty flavor that make them an excellent vegetarian alternative to steak.

Now, are you ready for two delicious and easy grilled mushroom recipes? Here they are:

First up, we have the Grilled Oyster Mushroom Skewers. To make these, you'll need a pound of oyster mushrooms, olive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cut the oyster mushrooms into bite-sized pieces, whisk together the marinade ingredients, thread the mushrooms onto skewers, and brush with the marinade. Grill the skewers for around 5-7 minutes on each side until they're tender and lightly charred. Voila! You have a delicious appetizer or side dish that everyone will love.

Next, we have the Grilled Lion's Mane Mushroom Steaks. For this recipe, you'll need two lion's mane mushrooms, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Clean and slice the lion's mane mushrooms into steaks, whisk together the marinade ingredients, brush the mushroom steaks with the marinade, and grill them for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they're tender and lightly charred. For an extra burst of flavor, add extra marinade on top of the mushroom steaks before serving.

Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a meat substitute or simply a mushroom lover, these two grilled mushroom recipes are perfect for your next grilling adventure. So go ahead and fire up the grill, grab some oyster mushrooms and lion's mane mushrooms, and enjoy the flavors and textures of these versatile mushrooms all summer long. Happy grilling!

Grilled Oyster Mushroom Skewers

Ingredients:

• 1 pound oyster mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Clean the oyster mushrooms and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Thread the oyster mushrooms onto skewers.
5. Brush the mushroom skewers with the marinade.
6. Grill the skewers for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until the mushrooms are tender and lightly charred.
7. Serve immediately.

Grilled Lion's Mane Mushroom Steaks

Ingredients:

• 2 lion's mane mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Clean the lion's mane mushrooms and slice them into steaks.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Brush the mushroom steaks with the marinade.
5. Grill the steaks for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until they are tender and lightly charred.
6. Serve immediately. Optional: add extra marinade on top of the mushroom steaks before serving.