Shrimp on Silken Tofu
A quick, comforting dish of silky tofu topped with tender shrimp and a savory sauce, finished with green onions. Ready in about 20 minutes, perfect for a light meal or side.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 block (about 14 oz) silken tofu
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Drain the 1 block silken tofu and gently slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Arrange on a serving plate and set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 3 tbsp water until smooth. Set aside.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 4
Pour the soy sauce mixture over the shrimp. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp, about 1 minute.
- 5
Spoon the shrimp and sauce over the tofu. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- small bowl
- serving plate
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