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Vegan Shrimp

Vegan Shrimp Made Easy: Discover the Ultimate Seafood Swap

Delicious Vegan Shrimp recipe that elevates your favorite flavors without the catch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 lb King Oyster Mushrooms Can substitute with shiitake or other mild mushrooms
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Kelp Flakes Can be replaced with nori or kelp powder
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning No direct substitutes recommended
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Vegan Butter Olive oil may be used as an alternative
  • 2 cloves Garlic Optional, fresh minced for best results
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Squeeze to enhance brightness

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Trim the king oyster mushrooms by cutting off the brown caps and hard bottoms. Slice them into 1/4-inch rounds.
  2. Combine water, kelp flakes, Old Bay seasoning, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then pour over mushroom slices. Marinate for about 20 minutes.
  3. Heat vegan butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for approximately 3 minutes on each side.
  4. Optionally add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking.
  5. Serve the vegan shrimp immediately or as a snack, garnished with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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