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Salmon
10.01 lb : 1 lb
Cut into chunks; heartier, rich seafood flavor
10.0
dairy-free shrimp
substitute.
11 dairy-free substitutes for shrimp — top pick Salmon at 100% function match.
all substitutes on this page are dairy-free
top substitutes
02
Tuna
10.01 lb : 1 lb
Firm texture; works in stir-fries and salads
10.0
03
Tofu
10.01 lb : 1 lb
Cube firm tofu; great plant-based swap in curries
10.0
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04
Chickpeas
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Hearty, plant-based; works well in pasta and bowls
10.0
05
Tempeh
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Cube small and marinate in Old Bay and lemon
10.0
06
Seitan
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Cube or strip seitan for stir-fries and skewers; marinate to boost flavor
10.0
07
Monkfish Fish
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Firm sweet flesh nicknamed poor man's lobster; cube for scampi and paella
10.0
08
Halibut Fish
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Firm mild white fish; cube and sauté for stir-fries or pasta in place of shrimp
10.0
09
Hearts Of Palm
0.014 oz : 12 oz
Slice into rounds for shrimp shape
0.0
10
Mushrooms
0.01 cup : 1 cup
Use king oyster, slice thick; sear for umami depth
0.0
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Jackfruit
0.01 cup : 1 cup
Shredded young jackfruit mimics seafood texture in scampi and tacos
0.0
pitfalls to avoid
watch out
Salmon: Smaller and firmer; holds shape better in soups
watch out
Tofu: Soft and creamy — lacks shrimp's firm snap
watch out
Chickpeas: Watch smoke point at high wok heat
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Tempeh: Firm and crumbly — won't mimic shrimp's bounce
watch out
Seitan: Dense and chewy — very different from shrimp's snap
watch out
Hearts Of Palm: Soft and slippery — no shrimp snap or chew
watch out
Hearts Of Palm: Mild vegetal taste — needs heavy seasoning
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Mushrooms: Softer and more slippery than shrimp
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Jackfruit: Stringy pulled texture instead of firm bite
watch out
Jackfruit: Mild and starchy — lacks seafood brininess