Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp tempura is a delightful Japanese dish featuring succulent shrimp enveloped in a light, crispy batter. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor that you can easily recreate at home. Whether served as an appetizer or a main dish, each bite reveals the tender shrimp’s savory essence paired with the satisfying crunch of the tempura coating. Enjoy it with soy sauce for dipping and impress your family and friends with this culinary treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup tempura batter mix
- 1 cup ice-cold water
- 2 cups vegetable oil (canola or peanut)
- 1 tsp salt
- Soy sauce for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by patting them dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine tempura batter mix with ice-cold water until just blended; lumps are acceptable.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each shrimp into the batter and gently place them in the hot oil, frying in batches.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with soy sauce and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 160mg