Lemon Basil Skrimpz Sandwich

Whether you make these Lion's Mane Skrimpz alone or in a sandwich, you are in for a treat! Out of all of my Lion's Mane Skrimpz sauces, this one is up there in my top 3 favorites.

INGREDIENTS

• 4-6oz Lion's Mane mushroom
• grapeseed oil for frying

LEMON BASIL SAUCE

• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 20-22 basil leaves
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 Tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
• to taste salt & pepper

WET BATTER

• 1 cup flour
• 1.5 cups water OR sparkling water
• 2 Tbsp tapioca starch
• 1 tsp granulated garlic
• to taste salt & pepper

DRY BATTER

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• to taste salt & pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

GARNISH INGREDIENTS

• hoagie rolls
• vegan mayonnaise
• sliced red bell pepper
• sliced orange bell pepper
• sliced cucumbers
• lettuce

Directions

Step 1

Clean Lion's Mane mushroom with a brush, if needed, then pull apart the mushroom into shrimp-like sized pieces

Step 2

Finely chop or muddle basil leaves then mix together all ingredients for Lemon Basil sauce

Step 3

Mix together ingredients for wet batter

Step 4

Mix together ingredients for wet batter

Step 5

Dip Lion's Mane pieces into wet batter and then into dry batter 

Step 6

Deep fry, at 370 degrees Fahrenheit, until golden brown and crispy

Step 7

Toss Skrimpz with Lemon Basil sauce

Step 8

Build hoagie with preferred ingredients or eat these Skrimpz alone, for a crispy, quick snack. Enjoy!