Blackened Tofu Recipe

Name: Blackened Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb extra firm tofu, drained; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup soy margarine, melted; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder or 1 teaspoon onion flakes; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorn; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/3 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unbleached white flour (or whole wheat flour); butter (for frying); lemon wedge

Servings: persons

1 lb extra firm tofu, drained
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup soy margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder or 1 teaspoon onion flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unbleached white flour (or whole wheat flour)
butter (for frying)
lemon wedge

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["Drain the tofu and cut into 1/2"" slices. Drain on wire cookie rack with two heavy pans on top for weight. The weight of the pans will help in removing the excess water from the tofu. Drain at least 30 minutes but up to 45 minutes.", "Melt the butter and set aside in shallow dish.", "In coffee mill or food processor, blend all the spices together to a fine powder.", "Place the spice mixture on a piece of wax paper. Stir in the flour with the spices.", "Heat some butter in a cast iron skillet on medium to medium-high heat, but DO NOT burn.", "Dredge the tofu slices one at a time in the melted butter then in the spice mixture.", "Fry tofu slices on one side for five minutes, until blackened but not burnt. Turn over and fry another 5 minutes until blackened.", "Season with salt to taste. Serve lemon wedges on the side for drizzling.", "Makes an ideal appetizer if cut up into strips. Really tasty with Tabasco sauce!", "Red beans and rice would complement this perfectly!"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb extra firm tofu, drained, 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup soy margarine, melted, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder or 1 teaspoon onion flakes, and more.

Yes, Blackened Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Blackened Tofu

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