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    "home" » Recipes » MEATLESS

    Pan-Fried Tofu with Creamy Lemon Sauce

    Published: Jan 25, 2022 · Modified: Jul 21, 2023 by Sophie Viau

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    Craving something new for dinner? This Pan-Fried Tofu with Creamy Lemon Sauce is perfect if you're looking for something tasty, healthy, and easy to make. The tofu is pan-fried and then simmered in a creamy lemon sauce

    Pan-Fried Tofu with Creamy Lemon Sauce in a white plate serve with rice and asparagus

    You'll love the tangy flavor of the lemon sauce against the crispy tofu. It's a delicious and healthy meal that you can feel good about eating. Serve it with some rice or quinoa on the side and you'll have a complete meal in no time.

    Serve this dish at your next dinner party and watch as your guests devour it. Not only is it tasty, but it's also vegan and gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy it. Plus, it's easy to make – even if you're not a culinary expert.

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    • Pan Fried Tofu with Lemon Sauce

    Ingredients

    Photos of all the ingredients you need to male this recipe ; tofu, carpers, onion, heavy cream, lemon juice, mustard, oil
    • Firm tofu
    • Lemon juice
    • Heavy cream
    • Capers
    • Cilantro
    • Onion
    • Olive oil
    • Salt and pepper

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Tofu in the Frying pan

    Heat olive oil in a large (11 to 12-inch) cast-iron skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, place the tofu in the pan in one layer. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, turn the tofu and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet set aside.

    Cooking onion in the frying pan

    Add the onions to the pan and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring the onions occasionally, until the onions are browned.

    Making the sauce in the pan

    Add the lemon juice, soy cream, Dijon mustard, capers, salt and pepper to the skillet, stir over medium heat for one minute. Return the tofu to the skillet, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.

    Sauce and tofu in the pan

    Substitutions

    • Tofu - You can use firm or extra firm tofu
    • Heavy Cream - I use a plantbase one but if you are vegetarian you can also regular one.
    • Dijon Mustard - You can substitute with a whole grain mustard
    Close up of the Pan-Fried Tofu with Creamy Lemon Sauce in a white plate

    FAQ'S

    Should tofu be marinated before cooking?

    In this recipe, there's no need to, but in general, it's better when you let it marinate for at least 1 hour, covered, in the refrigerator. If you want to leave it overnight, it will be even more flavorful.

    Can you eat raw tofu?

    While tofu comes in a variety of textures — silken, firm, and extra firm — technically any of them can be eaten raw. Before enjoying raw tofu, drain off any excess liquid from the packaging

    Can I freeze cooked tofu?

    Freezing tofu is easy and you can freeze any variety — it doesn't matter if it's silken, firm, or extra-firm. All you have to do is cut the tofu into cubes the size of your choosing, freeze them solid on a baking sheet, and store them in a freezer container until you're ready to defrost and cook

    Top view of the tofu serve with asparagus rice and slice of lemon
    Fork with a bite of the tofu

    Pan Fried Tofu with Lemon Sauce

    Sophie Viau
    This Pan Fried Tofu with Creamy Lemon Sauce is perfect if you're looking for something tasty, healthy, and easy to make. The tofu is pan-fried and then simmered in a creamy lemon sauce
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Total Time 27 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine internationnal
    Servings 4
    Calories 162 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 block 14 oz firm tofu cut in triangles
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
    • 1 red onion diced
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 cup soya cream
    • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon capers
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Heat olive oil in a large (11 to 12-inch) cast-iron skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, place the tofu in the pan in one layer. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, turn the tofu and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet set aside.
    • Add the onions to the pan and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring the onions occasionally, until the onions are browned.
    • Add the lemon juice, soy cream, Dijon mustard, capers, salt and pepper to the skillet, stir over medium heat for one minute. Return the tofu to the skillet, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 190mgPotassium: 179mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 102IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword tofu
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    1. Maxine

      January 28, 2022 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe sounds easy and delicious. I cant wait to try it and pass it around to make group of vegetarian/pescatarian loving friends. I can see that one could get quite creative and add mushrooms, tomatoes, cooked diced kūmara (sweet potato), corn, prawns, Chilies etc., rice as a side dish with ginger and spring onions...the mind and tastebuds are working overtime as I type lol.

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      • Sophie

        January 30, 2022 at 9:58 am

        Hi Maxime! Wow yes for sure you can customize the recipe with what you have in the fridge! Adding mushrooms is an awesome idea 🙂

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    2. Julie Stamby

      March 30, 2022 at 11:04 pm

      Hello,

      I am wondering what is soy cream?? Is that the same as soy milk? Or vegan whipping cream? I so want to try this! It looks yummy!

      Reply
      • Sophie

        April 11, 2022 at 8:02 pm

        Hi Julie, thank you so much, yes it's really delicious 🙂 The soya cream is like a vegan heavy cream of half and half. I find it at my grocery store in the dairy section or in the health section. Here a amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Valsoia-Soya-Cream-200ml-6-76fl/dp/B075CMB68R

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