Shrimp Tempura
Crispy and light shrimp tempura is a classic Japanese dish that's perfect as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Tempura dipping sauce - For serving
- Vegetable oil - For frying
- Ice water - 1 cup
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- Cornstarch - 1/4 cup
- All-purpose flour - 1 cup
- White pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Large shrimp - 1 pound, peeled and deveined
Let's Get Started
- Season the shrimp with salt and white pepper.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
- Add the ice water to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. The batter should be lumpy.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F.
- Dip each shrimp into the batter, letting the excess drip off.
- Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the shrimp on paper towels.
- Serve the shrimp tempura with dipping sauce.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 2g
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