Easy Shrimp Tempura
Easy Shrimp Tempura is a light and crispy Japanese dish featuring shrimp dipped in a simple batter and quickly deep-fried to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup ice-cold water
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Clean and pat dry the shrimp. Make small cuts on the underside to keep them from curling.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat the egg and mix with ice-cold water.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the egg-water mix, stirring lightly. Do not overmix; batter should be lumpy.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each shrimp into the batter and carefully place into the hot oil.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Season lightly with salt.
- Serve hot with dipping sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use ice-cold water for the batter to keep it light and crispy.
- Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay.
- Work in batches to maintain oil temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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