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platter of grilled tofu garnished with lemon

Lemon Herb Grilled Tofu

Bright, zesty, and full of flavor, this Lemon Herb Grilled Tofu is easy to make and perfect for summertime. Pan-fry or bake for equally delicious results.
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Servings: 4
Author: Eric Ames

Ingredients

  • 2 (14 or 16 oz) blocks extra-firm tofu
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice from about 2 large fresh lemons
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon fresh
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh
  • 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic about 4-6 cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep the Tofu

  • Drain the blocks of tofu and cut them into roughly 1/2" steaks. (I usually cut each block of tofu into 4 slices, for 8 total.)
  • Recommended: Lay the tofu steaks out in one layer on a clean, lint-free kitchen towel. Top with another clean towel and gently weigh down with something flat, such as a cookie sheet or light cutting board. Lightly press for about 10 minutes to remove excess moisture and slightly compress the texture of the tofu.

Marinate the Tofu

  • In a bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together all ingredients for the marinade. (Lemon juice, zest, olive oil, soy sauce, rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic, salt, and black pepper.)
  • I like to marinate tofu in a shallow rectangular dish with a lid. Layer the tofu steaks in the dish with all of the marinade. Spoon some marinade over each piece of tofu to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight. I like to give the dish a very gentle flip after about an hour to help it marinate evenly.

Grill the Tofu

  • Preheat grill to 400°F and clean the grates. (On our grill, I set the burners to medium-high.) I also like to brush or spray on a little oil after cleaning.
  • Arrange marinated tofu steaks on the grill. Grill for 5-6 minutes on the first side, or until the tofu has some nice blackened grill marks. Flip the tofu and, optionally, baste with extra marinade. Grill until golden brown on the bottom, about another 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
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