Tempura shrimp

Tempura shrimp

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Tempura shrimp is a delicious Japanese dish where shrimp is coated in a light, crispy batter and then deep-fried until golden and crunchy. It’s a popular appetizer or main dish that is often served with a dipping sauce like soy sauce or a tangy tempura dipping sauce.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 262

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup ice-cold water
  • 1 egg
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Tempura Dipping Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 green onion chopped

Equipment

  • deep fryer
  • paper towel

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, egg, and ice-cold water until just combined. Be careful not to overmix – it’s okay if there are lumps in the batter.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (180°C).
  3. Dip the shrimp into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off, and carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. For the dipping sauce, combine the soy sauce, mirin, water, sugar, grated ginger, and chopped green onion in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then remove from heat and let cool.
  5. Serve the Tempura shrimp hot with the Tempura dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 23gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 2392mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 293IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 3mg

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