Description
Light and crispy shrimp tempura with a perfectly crunchy batter, served with a tangy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup ice-cold water
1 large egg, cold
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Vegetable oil for frying
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
Step 1: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and set aside.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: In another bowl, lightly beat the egg, then mix in ice-cold water.
Step 4: Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.
Step 5: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
Step 6: Dip each shrimp in the batter, letting excess drip off, then fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.
Step 7: Drain tempura on a wire rack or paper towels.
Step 8: Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and ginger for dipping sauce; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Step 9: Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Appetizer
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 18g