Description
Crispy, golden Halibut Tempura made with fresh halibut for a delightful texture adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb halibut fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup tempura batter mix or all-purpose flour and cornstarch blend
- 1 cup ice-cold water
- Pinch of salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut halibut fillets into bite-sized pieces and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together tempura mix and ice-cold water until just combined; leave lumps for a crispy texture.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip halibut pieces in batter, letting excess drip off, and fry in batches until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes on each side.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve with lemon wedges and a bowl of soy sauce or ponzu for dipping.
Notes
Ensure the fish is dry before battering and maintain oil temperature for optimal frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: halibut, tempura, seafood, frying, Japanese, comfort food, crispy, easy recipe