Shrimp Tempura
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Japanese
Shrimp Tempura
Description
Shrimp Tempura starts with preparing large tiger prawns by peeling and deveining while keeping the tails intact for presentation. The shrimp are straightened by making shallow cuts on the curved underside, allowing for even coating and frying. After a brief mirin marinade in the refrigerator, the shrimp are lightly dusted with potato starch to help the batter adhere better.
The tempura batter uses only flour, a cold egg, and ice-cold water mixed gently to keep it light and airy. Each shrimp is dipped into the batter and fried in hot neutral oil heated to 170°C (340°F). Cooking in small batches ensures the shrimp develop a crisp golden crust without becoming greasy. After frying, shrimp are cooled on racks to maintain crispness without sogginess.
Ingredients
- neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil
For the Shrimp
- 20 tiger prawns around 1 lb
- 1 tbsp mirin
- potato starch for dusting, approximately 1 tbsp
For the Tempura Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg cold
- 1 cup water ice cold
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by peeling it and deveining it as needed. I keep the tail on.
- Straighten the shrimp by cutting small slits on the underside (curved side) of the shrimp. Around 3 to 4 slits are needed.
- Add the shrimp to a shallow plate and add the mirin. Let the shrimp marinate in the fridge for up to 15 minutes.
- Add oil to a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot and bring it up to 340F/170C.
- Prepare the tempura batter by mixing together the flour, egg, and ice water.
- Lightly dust the shrimp with potato starch before dipping the shrimp into the batter.
- Add the batter-coated shrimp into the hot oil and allow the shrimp to cook for 2 to 3 minutes in small batches.
- Transfer the fried shrimp to a cooling rack over top of a sheet pan to cool. Between batches, skim the crumbs in the oil with a fine-mesh strainer.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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