You will love this vegan shrimp recipe! The shrimp are made from scratch using Oyster mushrooms, and then topped with a delicious breaded coating to make these vegetarian shrimp taste just like traditional fried shrimp or coconut shrimp. Served with a homemade shrimp cocktail sauce this dish is a crowed pleaser that even non-vegans will love!
Vegan Shrimp Recipe
Why this is the best vegan shrimp recipe:
- It’s seasoned just like regular shrimp, so these vegetarian shrimp end up tasting almost identical to the real thing! Oyster mushrooms provide the perfect texture. And a crispy coating gives them an amazing crunch, just like traditional fried shrimp or coconut shrimp.
- Everyone loves this vegan shrimp recipe, even avid seafood-lovers! I’ve served this appetizer at a few functions and they are always a hit.
- These shrimp can be baked, fried or cooked in your air fryer and are so versatile depending on what cooking method you prefer.
- The homemade shrimp cocktail sauce takes these mushroom shrimp to the next level!
- You can easily make this shrimp recipe gluten free since everything is made from scratch.
Key ingredients for making vegan shrimp:
- A vegan egg replacer: this is key for making this recipe work. I’ve tried making these shrimp without it and the breading just doesn’t stick to the mushrooms the same way. I recommend either Bob’s Red Mill Vegan Egg Replacer, Neat plant based egg replacer or Follow Your Heart VeganEgg.
- Oyster mushrooms or king oyster mushrooms: this is what is used for the “shrimp” in this recipe. And the texture is so similar to real shrimp!
Tips and variations for making these vegetarian shrimp:
- Instead of oyster mushrooms you can also use king oyster mushrooms
- To make this mushroom shrimp gluten free use gluten free breadcrumbs and either gluten free all purpose flour or almond flour
- Instead of coconut milk you can use another dairy free milk such as almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, or soy milk
- Instead of making your own shrimp cocktail sauce you could easily buy a pre-made one
- Depending on how large or small you cut your mushrooms, you may have to alter the cooking times slightly (the larger they are the more time they will need to cook).
To make these vegan shrimp in an air fryer:
Spray the trays or basket of your air fryer with a little oil (to prevent the shrimp from sticking) and place the coated shrimp on the trays or in the basket and cook for 13-15 minutes at 400F. – I love making them this way as the mushroom shrimp turn out extra crispy and there is no need to fry them in oil!
To fry these vegan shrimp:
If you’d prefer to fry these shrimp, rather than bake them or air fry them, place a pan on the stove on medium-high heat and fill the pan with enough oil so that it’s ~1/2 inch high in the pan once melted (I like coconut oil personally). Once melted, add the coated mushrooms and cook for 3-5 minutes per side (how much time you need will depend on the size of your shrimp). Once cooked, place them on a rack and allow them to cool. If you cook them this way, be careful when flipping the mushroom shrimp – if you flip them too quickly some of the coating may come off. I find rolling them over gently in the oil when frying them works best. I personally find this way of cooking them to be the most finicky and would recommend either the baking method or air fryer method instead.
Frequently asked questions:
Unlike the name implies, horseradish has nothing to do with horses, so it’s safe for vegans to eat. Horseradish is actually a plant, and prepared horseradish is a condiment made from the large, white root of the horseradish plant. The grated root can be used fresh, or it can be dried or powdered. The leaves of the plant are also edible.
No, vegans don’t eat any seafood, which is why this vegan shrimp recipe uses mushrooms instead of real shrimp or other fish. You’d be amazed how many vegetables can be used to make vegan seafood recipes. Besides mushrooms I’ve seen other recipes use heart of palm and even cauliflower!
Other vegan recipes you will love:
- The best vegan Caesar salad dressing
- Vegan mascarpone
- Vegan apple pie bars
- Easy Vegan sun-dried tomato pasta
- Vegan pumpkin risotto
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Vegan Shrimp
This vegan shrimp tastes just like the real thing! With a perfect crunchy coating you'll fool all your friends with this shrimp made from mushrooms.
Ingredients
Shrimp Ingredients
- 100 grams oyster mushrooms (or king oyster mushrooms)
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 tbsp vegan egg replacement
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp horseradish (or more to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Shrimp Instructions
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Preheat your oven on to 400F
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Wash and dry the oyster mushrooms and then slice the mushrooms so they resemble a shrimp shape
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Add the coconut milk to a bowl and whisk in the egg replacer. Let it sit for a couple minutes to thicken. In another bowl combine the breadcrumbs, flour and spices.
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Dip each piece of mushroom into the coconut milk and then in the flour mixture to coat it completely
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Place a piece of parchment paper or silicone liner on a baking sheet and lay all the coated mushrooms on the baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until crisp on the outside. Let the shrimp cool for a few minutes before serving.
Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Instructions
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While the shrimp are cooking, combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl, and stir well until smooth
Recipe Notes
- Instead of oyster mushrooms you can also use king oyster mushrooms
- To make this mushroom shrimp gluten free use gluten free breadcrumbs and either gluten free all purpose flour or almond flour
- Instead of coconut milk you can use another dairy free milkÂ
- Depending on how large or small you cut your mushrooms, you may have to alter the cooking times slightly (the larger they are the more time they will need to cook).
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