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35 Must-Try Oyster Mushroom Recipes (Vegan)

By Emese Maczko on 05/05/2023 - May contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure.

Oyster mushrooms are the best type of mushrooms. Why? Because your very first recipe with this ingredient will immediately turn you into a mushroom lover. So we included 35 amazing oyster mushroom recipes since you will not be able to stop cooking with them.

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What are oyster mushrooms?
Pearl oyster mushroom recipes
King oyster mushroom recipes
The best vegan oyster mushroom recipes
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What are oyster mushrooms?

Despite the fact that there are more than 200 varieties, you will most likely come across one of these 7 common oyster mushroom types to buy: pearl, king, golden, blue, pink, black, and phoenix.

King oyster mushrooms and pearl oyster mushrooms are the most well-known of all types. They are also the easiest to find in stores to buy. However, they look and taste slightly different:

Pearl oysters (Pleurotus ostreatus) have short (or absent) stems and wide, fan-shaped caps which resemble an oyster shell.
King oysters (Pleurotus eryngii) have large thick trumpet-shaped stems shaped like a trumpet with rather small caps in a darker brown color.

trumpet shaped king oyster mushrooms on a wooden board — King oyster

a bouquet of pearl oyster mushrooms with white gills and brown cap — King oyster

What do oyster mushrooms taste like? It does have a bit of a nutty, earthy taste, but it doesn’t have a very strong aroma. If you haven’t been a fan of fungi, this one will change your mind. If you still need a substitute, head over to our list of 13 oyster mushroom substitutes.

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Pearl oyster mushroom recipes

As I explained before, there is a difference between pearl and king oyster mushrooms not only in appearance but in how you prepare them, how you cook with them, and what kind of recipes are suitable to use them in. Here are our favorite recipes using pearl oyster mushrooms.

Black cast iron skillet from above with crispy brown oyster mushroom, sliced red pepper, garlic slices and chopped fresh green herbs.

Pan-fried Green Herb Oyster Mushroom

While this ingredient is much more than a mere side dish, if you were to serve them as one this is the recipe you should try first. This pan-fried oyster mushroom recipe will give you a light, herby, lemony dish with a bit of a kick that pairs great with many main courses.

Black grill pan from above with crispy dark brown juicy flattened oyster mushroom clusters

Teriyaki Oyster Mushroom Steak

Take a whole cluster of oyster mushrooms and using two cast iron skillets fry them pushed down until they are as crispy as mushrooms can be. It is an absolutely unique and delicious way to serve them.

Penne pasta with yellow bell pepper slices, brown mushroom shreds and spring onion rings in a creamy red sauce in a frying pan from above.

Creamy Cajun Oyster Mushroom Pasta

This is an easy and creamy Cajun Pasta recipe with pearl oyster mushrooms and bell peppers that you can make in 30 minutes. If you like spicy and creamy pasta dishes, this recipe will be just to perfect way to try oyster mushrooms.

A frying pan from above with bright yellow sauce, brown mushroom shreds, diced tofu sprinkled with green herb leaves.

Thai Red Curry by Rachael Hartley Nutrition

If you prefer bold curry flavors, choose this creamy, but aromatic Thai red curry recipe with pearl oyster mushroom, tofu and green peas. Or add more green veggies like broccoli, asparagus or peppers. Serve it with steamed basmati or jasmine rice and your delicious dinner is ready!

White bowl with tofu cubes, broccoli florets, oyster mushroom shreds, red chili slices and long thin rice noodles.

Thai Oyster Mushroom Noodle Stir Fry

If you are looking for any easy Thai noodle stir fry recipe, try this recipe with sauteed oyster mushrooms, tofu, par-boiled broccoli, and rice noodles.

White bowl with brown mushroom shreds, Brussels sprouts, white sesame, green spring onion slices on top of rice.

Teriyaki Stir Fry by Zardy Plants

If you are craving a hot and spicy quick meal, try this absolutely fantastic teriyaki stir fry recipe with oyster mushrooms and Brussels sprouts. It is better than takeout especially as you can make a homemade Teriyaki sauce from scratch.

White bowl from above with creamy yellow polenta topped with brown mushroom shreds and fresh herbs

Polenta with Roasted Mushrooms by Resplenden Kitchen

Seriously, you cannot miss this polenta with roasted mushroom recipe. Just imagine a creamy polenta seasoned with thyme served with oven roasted pearl oyster mushrooms drizzled with red wine vinegar. Are you drooling yet? I know I am.

Several quesadilla triangles filled with black beans, red pepper, avocado slices sprinkled with fresh cilantro in a black board

Hummus Quesadilla (Without Cheese)

This fajita-inspired hummus quesadillas recipe is packed with vegetables like oyster mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion seasoned with a fajita spice mix. Plus black beans and avocado to make the pan-fried veggie filling even more hearty.

3 small tortillas folded in half on parchment paper filled with mushroom shreds, corn, avocado slices, black beans drizzled with red and white sauce.

Crispy Oyster Mushroom Tacos

This is one of the best meatless, vegetarian tacos recipes ever. Add your favorite fillings like guacamole, roasted veggies, black beans, and these crispy oyster mushrooms. You’re in for a treat!

Black plate with crispy looking light brown egg rolls. A small white bowl is with a red dipping sauce. The rolls are sprinkled with parsley leaves.

Rice Paper Egg Rolls

Rice paper is such a versatile ingredient and you can substitute it for all kinds of wrappers including egg roll wrappers. Fill up your rice paper sheets with shredded cabbage, carrot, spring onion, and crispy oyster mushrooms.

Opaque rice paper rolls filled with carrots, purple sprouts, thin glass. noodles and brown mushrooms are served on a large black plate. Several rolls are cut half so you can see the filling. Red sauce in a small white bowl is served next to it.

Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Fresh Summer Rolls)

Fresh summer rolls are a popular Vietnamese appetizer served raw and cold. The filling includes glass noodles, shredded lettuce, carrot, sprouts, fresh basil, and mint leaves, as well as crispy oyster mushrooms.

Black bowl with rice topped with beans and mushrooms shreds in a dark brown sauce.

Smoky Red Beans and Rice by Cilantro and Citronella

This recipe has a great twist to make a classic New Orleans dish stand out. You have a rich, filling and flavor-packed red beans and rice recipe with inexpensive ingredients. But what makes it special is the smoky pearl oyster mushrooms.

King oyster mushroom recipes

This type is sturdier than pearl ones with a quite hard stem. Therefore, you’ll see that different kinds of recipes are using them. Here are our favorite recipes using king oyster mushrooms.

Wooden skewers with mushroom slices grilled to dark brown almost black on the edges. They are sprinkled with green onion rings

Yakitori aka Japanese BBQ Skewers by Yum Vegan Lunch Ideas

The sturdy texture of king oyster mushrooms makes them a perfect candidate for bbq skewers. These Yakitori skewers look just stunning. The mushroom slices are covered with a tare sauce like Teriyaki.

A dark brown sauce is served in a shallow black bowl with shredded mushroom, chickpeas and wilted spinach leaves

Tikka Masala by My Goodness Kitchen

Shredded king oyster mushrooms are accompanied in this Tikka Masala recipe with chickpeas and spinach. They are cooked in a creamy sauce seasoned with garam masala, cardamom, coriander, cumin, paprika, nutmeg and ginger. It is served with basmati rice and naan bread.

A dark brown soup served in a grey bowl with brown tofu slices, mushroom slices, noodles and lots of green leaves

Vietnamese Pho Noodle Soup by Delightful Plate

If you are looking for a rich and hearty soup, try this Vietnamese pho noodle soup recipe. It is packed with tofu, king oysters in an aromatic veggie broth seasoned with ginger, cinnamon, fennel seeds, anise, clove, cardamom and coriander seeds. It is absolutely fantastic.

Grey bowl with rigatoni pasta rings with mushroom shreds i light brown sauce.

Rigatoni with Wild Mushroom Sauce by Spoon Fork Bacon

Who doesn’t love a creamy pasta dish? The best part of making this rigatoni with wild mushroom sauce for dinner is that it is quick, easy and on the table in 15 minutes. This recipe will turn any mushroom hater to mushroom lover.

White blue plate with lots of green leaves, chopped veggies in different colors like red, purple, and brown drizzle with a light brown dressing

Mustard Greens Salad by Very Vegan Val

If you need something light and refreshing, why don’t you try this mustard greens salad? This light lunch is packed with smoky king oyster mushroom slices, bell pepper, shredded cabbage, shallots and lots of mustard greens drizzled with a creamy tahini dressing.

The best vegan oyster mushroom recipes

They are one of the best vegan meat alternatives out there. Why? I give you 6 reasons:

Allergy-friendly as there are no soy, nuts, or gluten
Pantry staple since they are usually quite a common mushroom to store at home
Easy to buy since they are usually available in all local stores (unlike jackfruit, seitan, or tempeh). Here is where to buy them.
Cheaper than company-branded products
Neutral in taste, so they soak up any seasoning or marinade you add. There are at least 11 ways to cook them.
Tough spongy texture is perfect to replicate this gummy, sturdy meaty texture.

A burger sandwich on a wooden board with white sauce, brown juicy strips and purple cabbage coleslaw. A white bowl is the remaining brown juicy mushroom slices and a wooden bowl with more coleslaw salad and french fries

BBQ Vegan Pulled Pork Burger (Mushroom)

Due to their meaty texture, king oyster mushrooms can be shredded into tiny pieces and then baked or fried until you turn them into crispy juicy pulled mushrooms. Serve it with a light coleslaw salad and you have yourself a delicious dinner or lunch.

Several pita pocket on a white serving tray stuffed with crispy brown shredded oyster mushroom, tomato and cucumber slices andwhite-green tzaztziki sauce

Vegan Gyros (Shredded Mushrooms)

Look at these stunning vegan gyros in pita bread. We shredded pearl oyster mushrooms with our fingers, marinated in a Greek-style seasoning, and baked them in the oven to get them crispy. The meaty texture of these mushrooms is perfect without the fatty after-taste. Perfect!

A hand is holding a closed bread loaf stuffed with brown mushroom shreds and melted cheese wrapped in a white paper

Perfect Vegan Philly Cheesesteak

Have you heard of a perfect vegan Philly cheesesteak? This one is it. Instead of shaved beefsteak we used well-seasoned shredded pearl oyster mushrooms and sauteed them in a skillet to get a crispy finish, then melted some vegan cheese on top. It is the best vegan sandwich ever!

Black cast iron skillet from above with a wooden spatula and colorful chopped veggies like red bell pepper, yellow potatoes, brown mushroom, green peas, fresh parsley

Vegan Breakfast Hash

Would you have thought that you can bake or grill shredded pearl oyster mushrooms until they are as crispy as jerky? They are a great additional to this vegan breakfast hash with a plethora of veggies and roasted potatoes of course.

A white plate with dumplings, chopped veggies, shredded mushroom pieces in place of chicken, green herbs in a thick, white stew. The remaining soup is in a red-white enameled Dutch oven next to it.

Vegan Chicken and Dumplings

Instead of chicken, this recipe uses shredded king oyster mushrooms for a meaty texture and savory flavor. And instead of traditional wheat dumplings, these dumplings are made with potatoes for a heartier, more filling dish. Perfect for a cozy night in or any time you’re craving some vegan comfort food!

A white plate with noodles, spinach leaves, green peas, carrots slices in a thin soup.

Vegan Chicklen Noodle Soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of vegan chicken noodle soup! This recipe swaps out traditional chicken for shredded king oyster mushrooms, which give the soup a similar meaty texture and umami flavor. The soup is packed with veggies like carrots, celery, and onion, and uses noodles for a satisfying slurp.

A white bowl with a light brown chili with white beans, shredded mushrooms, corn, topped with green chili slices, shredded cheese and nacho chip pieces.

Vegan White Chili

If you’re a fan of chili but want to switch up your usual recipe, try this vegan white chili! This recipe uses shredded king oyster mushrooms to create a meaty texture and white beans and corn to add heartiness and sweetness to the dish. It’s a satisfying and flavorful meal that’s perfect for cozy nights in or for feeding a crowd.

Lots of round-shaped rice paper dumplings arranged in a semi-circular dish facing upwards sprinkled with sesame seeds, chopped spring onion and red hot pepper around a brown dipping sauce. Wooden chopsticks are on the side.

Rice Paper Dumplings (Chinese Potstickers)

Shredded king oyster mushrooms baked in hoisin sauce and used as a filling to make vegan dumplings together with cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts. This recipe uses rice paper to keep it gluten-free.

Black skillet from above with linguinie pasta round mushroom discs in creamy sauce topped with green herbs

Creamy Fettucine with Vegan Scallops by Simple Veganista

You would think that it is hard to mimic seafood with veggies? Think twice! This creamy fettuccini with king oyster mushroom discs as vegan scallops would be absolutely delicious. It is a pasta dish quick to make and even quicker to disappear.

White pan with creamy white sauce and brown mushrooms shreds topped with green chopped herbs

Vegan No Clam Chowder by Veggie Society

Are you a fan of thick, creamy, and rich chowders? Well, this vegan no clam chowder will knock your socks off. It is a gluten-free and vegan Boston-style chowder with king oyster mushrooms, a thick cashew cream and kombu seaweed broth. So yummy!

Shrimp shaped pieces in brown breadcrumbs

Vegan Shrimp by Yum Vegan Lunch Ideas

Aren’t these vegan shrimps super cute? This recipe features king oyster mushrooms where the stem is cut into discs, then those discs are cut in the middle S-shaped producing 2 shrimps per discs. They are then dipped in a spicy breadcrumbs mix and baked in the oven until crispy. Perfect finger food or addition to salads, sandwiches or other dishes.

A slice of dark brown grilled king oyster mushrooms on top of a yellow mash served on a black plate.

King Oyster Mushroom Steak by Yuzu Bakes

This is what it is, a perfect king oyster mushroom steak. It is an oven baked steak seasoned with thyme and garlic served with cream potatoes and crispy kale. King oysters are perfect for make steak-like dishes with their sturdy, chewy texture.

A hand is holding a green celery stick that was dipped in an orange dip with brown shreds. The dip is at the background in a light brown square dish.

Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip

We used our vegan shredded chicken recipe to make this vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip. Do you know how to make a cheezy, gooey cream cheese sauce that is not only vegan but nut-free and soy-free as well? The not-so-secret ingredient is cannellini beans. Wanna know more?

Brown breaded nuggets in a round plate with a white sauce in the middle with chopped green herbs. French fries on the side and a small bowl of ketchup

Vegan Fried Chicken

Some call this dish deep-fried oyster mushrooms, some call it vegan chicken. Whatever name you chose you can be sure that making this recipe will give you chewy mushrooms in a spicy, crunchy coating (due to corn flakes).

Brown breaded wings on a white plate with a yellow sauce in the middle. A hand is holding one piece

Buffalo Vegan Chicken Wings

If you are looking for meatless chicken wings alternative and want a proper plant-based alternative, you’ll love these deep-fried pearl oyster mushrooms in a crunchy coating which is then baked in a generous layer of hot buffalo sauce.

A large white bowl with white rice and sticky brown battered strips on top sprinkled with sesame seeds, orange peels and chopped spring onion. A hand is holding chopsticks and taking on strip.

Vegan Orange Chicken (Copycat Panda Express)

If you want to make the aromatic Panda Express Orange chicken at home, this recipe will give you the best vegetarian replacement. Not to mention the coating is gluten-free so everyone can enjoy this dish.

White rectangle plate from above with dark brown crispy mushroom shreds, while the raw mushroom shreds are around the plate in comparison

Air fried King Oyster Mushroom Jerky by Summer Yule

If you have an air fryer you can replicate beef jerky easily by using king oyster mushrooms. In this vegan mushroom jerky recipe, the strips are marinated in a smoky, spicy seasoning and air fried until they have the perfect crispy jerky texture.

Small white bowl with a brown mush topped with a rosemary twig.

Vegan Mushroom Pate by Connoisseurus Vegan

Combining oyster mushrooms with cremini mushrooms and walnuts, seasoned with thyme, sherry and truffle oil will give you a delicious spread or party appetizer. This vegan mushroom pate recipe has an intense and rich taste. Who knew pate can be this good?

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BeetsNPeps

April 01, 2022 at 12:03 pm

Do y’all know how not easy it is to get Oyster Mushrooms? And then how expensive they are? Y’all must be lucky. Also never even heard of pearl mushrooms. I just need to live in a giant city like LA or something I guess.

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- My Pure Plants
  
  April 01, 2022 at 5:39 pm
  
  We tried to collect many places that sell oyster mushrooms here. Maybe you’ll find something which is close to you or have a cheaper deal.
  
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