Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp tempura is a delightful dish featuring succulent shrimp enveloped in a light, crispy batter. This easy-to-make recipe transforms any meal into a festive occasion, perfect for both weeknight dinners and gatherings. Serve it hot with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy the satisfying crunch that keeps everyone coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add cold water until smooth.
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry to ensure batter adherence.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Test readiness with a small amount of batter—it should sizzle.
- Dip each shrimp in the batter, ensuring even coverage but not overloaded.
- Fry in hot oil for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately with soy sauce or ponzu for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 shrimp (100g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg