Coconut Vegan Shrimp

Ready in 30 minutes!

Why you'll love it

It looks so much like real shrimp and has a delicious seafood-y taste thanks to a secret ingredient. They're also easy to make and can ready in less than 30 minutes!

What you'll need

For the shrimp: vital wheat gluten, tofu, beet juice, lemon juice, white miso paste, salt, black pepper, old bay seasoning, paprika, garlic powder and kelp granules.

What you'll need

For the breading: unsweetened shredded coconut, panko breadcrumbs, non-dairy milk, whole wheat flour.

Blend

Blend all ingredients for the "shrimp" except for the vital wheat gluten in a blender or food processor until smooth.

1

Knead

Add the vital wheat gluten to the mixture and knead for a few minutes until a dough forms.

2

Divide

Divide the dough into 10 even pieces and roll each piece between your hands to form a log.

3

Shape

Curve the dough to form a crescent shape to look more like shrimp.

4

Coat

Coat the vegan shrimps by dipping in flour, then milk, then tossing in panko and coconut.

5

Cook

Place in air fryer and cook on each side for 5-6 minutes until golden. See full recipe for oven and stovetop instructions.

6

Serve

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like this vegan tartar sauce and enjoy!

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