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Easy Sweet Chili Vegan Salmon

A delicious and easy tofu recipe that is used to replicate salmon! Full of flavor and so perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

“Salmon”

  • 1 package (16 ounces/454g) super firm tofu
  • 1 small carrot peeled and cut into thirds (about 2 ounces/56g)
  • 1.5 ounces cooked beets (about 45g), about 1 small beet
  • 2 sheets nori
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon old bay seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (120ml) water

Sweet Chili Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ tablespoon sriracha
  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a blender add the carrot, beet, seasonings, and water. Blend until smooth. If it is too thick and not easily pourable add in another 2 tablespoons (30ml) of water.
  • Take the tofu and cut it into 3 crosswise rectangles. Then turn the tofu on its side and cut it into an S shape or curve. You can watch the YouTube video if you need a visual. After it has been cut use a sharp knife to make thin slices on one side to create a flaky texture.
  • Add the tofu into a large dish and cover with the marinade. I like to put a little bit of the marinade on the bottom of the dish. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours or up to 8.
  • Once the tofu is done marinating or you are ready to cook preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  • Remove the tofu from the marinade and place it on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by adding all the ingredients into a bowl and mixing together.
  • After the tofu is done, use a silicone brush or spoon to generously spread the sauce over top. You will have remaining sauce. Place back in the oven and bake for 12 mins at 400°F and then 3 minutes at 350°F (176°C).
  • Once it is done enjoy immediately. Serve with remaining sauce. Garnish with microgreens and sesame seeds if desired.

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Keyword easy vegan dinner, spring meals, summer meals, summer recipes, sweet chili salmon, vegan salmon, vegan seafood
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