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    Pan-Fried Tofu with Creamy Lemon Sauce

    Modified: May 10, 2025 · Published: Jan 25, 2022 bySophie 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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    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 the recipe card for quantities.

    Step-by-step instructions with photos

    Tofu in the Frying pan

    Step 1: 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

    Step 2: 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

    Step 3: Add the lemon juice, soy cream, Dijon mustard, capers, salt and pepper to the skillet, and 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 plant-based 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

    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
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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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    Hi I'm Sophie!

    I’m Sophie, the recipe creator and food photographer behind Noble Veggies. Here, you’ll find easy recipes that are all about balance, think cheesy pasta with broccoli, sheet pan chicken loaded with roasted veggies, and even a few veggie-packed sweets. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about making room for real food, quick prep, and a little veggie love on every plate.

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