Pan-Seared Tofu with Lemon Butter Sauce
A light and indulgent French-inspired dish featuring pan-seared tofu in a citrusy lemon butter sauce, served with a side of steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
- ●1 block tofu
- ●2 lemonjuiced
- ●4 tbsp butterunsalted
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1/4 cup fresh parsleychopped
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Season the tofu with salt and pepper.
- 3
Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and sear the tofu for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- 4
Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- 6
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- 7
Pour in the lemon juice and stir to combine.
- 8
Return the tofu to the skillet and spoon some of the lemon butter sauce over the top.
- 9
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.