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Vegan Salmon Recipe

Delicious Vegan Salmon Recipe That Even Non-vegans Love

This Vegan Salmon Recipe features marinated tofu and delivers a satisfying, flavorful experience that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Pressing Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 filets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu
  • 14 oz Firm or extra-firm tofu Press well for flaky texture
  • 1 sheet Nori Mimics fish flavor
For the Marinade
  • 4 tbsp Soy Sauce Low-sodium is a good alternative
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Substitutable with lime
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Can swap for fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Spices (paprika, black pepper) Customize to your flavor preference
For Cooking
  • 4 tbsp Cooking Oil High smoke point like canola or avocado

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Heavy object for pressing tofu

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vegan Salmon Recipe
  1. Press the tofu to remove excess moisture for about 15-20 minutes. Slice into filet-like pieces.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, and spices to create the marinade. Coat the tofu and let soak for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add cooking oil.
  4. Pan-fry the marinated tofu filets for approximately 3-5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
  5. Serve the Vegan Salmon warm over rice, in sushi rolls, or atop a salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filetCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ensure tofu is well-pressed for a flaky texture and let it marinate for optimal flavor absorption.

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