Description
Crispy and light Shrimp Tempura with a delicate batter, perfect as an appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup ice-cold water
- A pinch of salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Seasonal vegetables (sweet potato, bell pepper, zucchini, green beans)
- Dipping sauce: soy sauce, lemon or mirin
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by thawing (if frozen) and patting them dry.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Slowly add ice-cold water until lumpy.
- Heat about 4 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F.
- Dip each shrimp into the batter and gently lower into the hot oil, frying in small batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Fry the vegetables similarly for about 2 minutes.
- Mix equal parts soy sauce and rice vinegar with a splash of lemon or mirin for the dipping sauce.
Notes
For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Panko breadcrumbs can also be used for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 pieces
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Shrimp Tempura, Japanese appetizer, fried shrimp, crispy shrimp, comfort food