Description
Crispy Shrimp Tempura brings a delightful Japanese seafood classic right to your kitchen, where golden, light batter embraces succulent shrimp for a perfect crunch that’ll make dinner feel like a special celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Batter Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup ice-cold water
Cooking Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Meticulously clean 1 lb of large shrimp, peeling and deveining completely. Thoroughly pat each shrimp dry with clean paper towels to ensure perfect batter adhesion.
- Sift 1 cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup cornstarch, 1 tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt into a mixing bowl. Gradually pour ¾ cup ice-cold water while whisking until the mixture transforms into a silky, lump-free batter.
- Position a deep pan on the stovetop and pour vegetable oil to a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil to precisely 350°F (175°C), using a cooking thermometer to confirm the accurate temperature.
- Submerge each shrimp into the prepared batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully lower the coated shrimp into the sizzling oil, ensuring they do not crowd the pan.
- Fry the shrimp for exactly 2-3 minutes per side, rotating when the bottom turns a rich golden brown. Watch closely to prevent overcooking.
- Extract the crispy tempura shrimp using a slotted spider or tongs, transferring them to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Let the shrimp rest for 1-2 minutes to maintain maximum crispiness. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce at room temperature.
Notes
- Patting the shrimp completely dry helps create an extra crispy exterior that won’t get soggy.
- Use ice-cold sparkling water instead of regular water to make the tempura batter lighter and more delicate.
- Test the oil temperature with a small drop of batter – it should sizzle and float immediately when the oil is ready for frying.
- Keep the batter cold and don’t overmix to ensure a super light, airy coating that stays crisp after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg