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
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
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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 itย 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 - technicallyย 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 youย can freeze any varietyย - 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
Pan Fried Tofu with Lemon Sauce
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.
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