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Shrimp Tempura

Delicious and crispy shrimp tempura that you can easily make at home.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Crispy, Easy
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup cold water

Shrimp

  • 1 pound tail-on extra jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

For Frying

  • Vegetable oil for frying

Dipping Sauces

  • Tempura dipping sauce for serving
  • Yum yum sauce for serving

Instructions

  • Step 1: Rinse the peeled and deveined shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
  • Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and add cold water. Mix and pour into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  • Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to around 350°F (175°C).
  • Step 4: Dredge each shrimp in the batter and fry in hot oil for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels.
  • Step 5: Serve hot with tempura dipping sauce and yum yum sauce.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Deep Frying Pan
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Paper Towels

Notes

Ensure shrimp are dry before battering for better adhesion. Fry in small batches for optimal results.