What can I substitute for shiitake mushrooms?

By Marge Perry

Updated September 04, 2012

Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro; Cooking Light

“What can I substitute for shiitake mushrooms? Can I use regular mushrooms instead?”

Rather than white button mushrooms, replace shiitakes with cremini, which have a slightly meatier texture more like shiitakes.

For more information on different types of mushrooms, see 7 Ways with Mushrooms.