vegan shrimp
substitute.

7 vegan substitutes for shrimp — top pick Tofu at 100% function match.

all substitutes on this page are vegan

top substitutes

01

Tofu

10.0
1 lb : 1 lb

Cube firm tofu; great plant-based swap in curries

02

Chickpeas

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Hearty, plant-based; works well in pasta and bowls

03

Tempeh

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Cube small and marinate in Old Bay and lemon

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04

Seitan

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Cube or strip seitan for stir-fries and skewers; marinate to boost flavor

05

Hearts Of Palm

0.0
14 oz : 12 oz

Slice into rounds for shrimp shape

06

Mushrooms

0.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Use king oyster, slice thick; sear for umami depth

07

Jackfruit

0.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Shredded young jackfruit mimics seafood texture in scampi and tacos

pitfalls to avoid

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Tofu: Soft and creamy — lacks shrimp's firm snap

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Chickpeas: Watch smoke point at high wok heat

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Tempeh: Firm and crumbly — won't mimic shrimp's bounce

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Seitan: Dense and chewy — very different from shrimp's snap

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Hearts Of Palm: Soft and slippery — no shrimp snap or chew

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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

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Jackfruit: Mild and starchy — lacks seafood brininess

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