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Crazy Easy Shrimp Tempura Recipe
This shrimp tempura makes for the perfect appetizer or side dish. Fried until golden brown and lightly crispy, they're perfect for dipping!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 167 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup water
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel the shrimp, but leave the tail on. Heat the oil up in a deep skillet or pot until it reaches 350°F.
- Combine corn starch with salt. Toss the shrimp in cornstarch and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg with water. Next, whisk in the flour until the batter is light and fluffy.
- Dip the shrimps into the batter and place into the skillet and fry until lightly golden brown. Note: only fry a handful a time so they cook evenly and don't stick.
- Remove the shrimp from the oil and place on a paper towel to drain the tempura shrimp of any excess grease. Enjoy alongside your favorite dipping sauce!
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
829mg
(35%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
176IU
(4%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 829mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 176IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.