Easy Shrimp Tempura
Easy Shrimp Tempura is a light and crispy Japanese dish featuring shrimp coated in a delicate batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. It's perfect as an appetizer, sushi side, or rice bowl topping.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for batter)
- 1 cup ice-cold water
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- vegetable oil, for frying
- tempura dipping sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and make small slits on the underside to prevent curling.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly dredge the shrimp in 1/2 cup of flour and shake off excess.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg and ice-cold water. Gently mix in 1 cup flour and baking soda until just combined. Do not overmix; batter should be slightly lumpy.
- Dip the shrimp into the batter, then carefully place into the hot oil.
- Fry 2–3 shrimp at a time for about 2 minutes or until golden and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve hot with tempura dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 480mgSugar: 1g
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