Vegan Salmon Fillet with Creamy Dill Sauce
Have a go at creating this crispy vegan salmon fillet with a realistic taste and texture. Serve with new potatoes, asparagus and a creamy dill sauce for the perfect springtime delight.
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Preparation time
15 min
Cook time
10 min
Total time
25
Meal
- mains
Servings
4
Ingredients
Tofu
- 400g/14 oz extra firm tofu
- 6 tbsp cornflour for coating (use just before frying), placed in a bowl (use gluten-free if needed)
Marinade
- 250ml/1 cup vegan stock
- 1 tsp liquid smoke or 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (eg rapeseed)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp white miso
- 1 small piece (around size of a golf ball) very fresh beetroot, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 large sheet nori, roughly torn
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Creamy dill sauce
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 200ml/7 fl oz vegan crème fraîche
- 1½ tbsp wholegrain mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- 20g/0.7 oz fresh dill, big stalks removed (leave a little left over for decoration)
Instructions
Tofu
- Drain the tofu then pat dry.
- Cut in half lengthways then in half again to make 4 rectangular chunks (they don’t have to be perfect)
- Take a chunk of the tofu and using a sharp knife, score some lines diagonally across one side (be careful to only cut to about half way through – not all the way through). Repeat with the remaining three pieces and set aside (handle them carefully as they can come apart quite easily until cooked).
Marinade
- Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until very smooth.
- Place the tofu chunks in a small, airtight container and then pour the marinade over the top so that all four pieces are completely covered.
- Leave to marinate for a minimum of an hour but ideally overnight.
Frying
- Remove the tofu from the marinade and then coat each piece thoroughly (on all sides) in the cornflour.
- Using a large frying pan, heat a little oil on a medium heat then place each of the tofu pieces into the pan.
- Turn each piece over and fry until golden on all sides.
Creamy dill sauce
- Using a small saucepan, fry the garlic in a little oil on a medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Add all the other ingredients and heat for a further 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour over the vegan salmon to serve.
Optional serving suggestions: fresh dill, green beans, kale salad, lemon pasta, lemon wedges, pan-fried asparagus, quinoa, rice, roast potatoes, salad, smashed new potatoes, steamed broccoli (or any other steamed veg you fancy)
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