Baked Shrimp and Tofu with Melty Cheese

Name: Baked Shrimp and Tofu with Melty Cheese
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 200g large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 300g firm tofu, cut into thick slabs; 100g fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced; 100g mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 stalks green onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; to taste salt; a pinch white pepper

Tender shrimp and silky tofu come together under a golden, bubbly cheese crust in this simple oven-baked dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer.

35 min

Easy

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This dish combines the delicate sweetness of shrimp with the comforting creaminess of tofu, finished with that irresistible melted cheese topping. It's inspired by Chinese cooking techniques but takes a page from Italian gratins.

Ingredients

large shrimp, peeled and deveined 200g

firm tofu, cut into thick slabs 300g

fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced 100g

mozzarella cheese, shredded 100g

green onions, chopped 2 stalks

vegetable oil 1 tablespoon

salt to taste

white pepper a pinch

Instructions

Prepare the shrimp

Toss the peeled shrimp with a pinch of salt and white pepper. In a pot of boiling water, cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes until they turn pink. Drain and set aside.

Layer the base

Arrange the tofu slabs in a baking dish. Scatter the sliced shiitake mushrooms over and around the tofu. Top with the cooked shrimp, distributed evenly.

Add the cheese and bake

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella generously over the top. Bake in a preheated 200°C (400°F) oven for 15-18 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.