5 from 24 votes
Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp Tempura consists of deveined shrimp coated in a light batter made from flour, cornstarch, and cold club soda, then deep-fried until crisp without browning. The optional addition of fresh herbs in the batter and a sprinkle of sesame seeds provides subtle flavor accents. The shrimp maintain a tender interior beneath the delicate and crispy coating, making them suitable as a stand-alone appetizer or an ingredient in dishes like tempura shrimp rolls.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
650 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Shrimp deveined
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups cornstarch
- 2 cups club soda or super cold water
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds optional
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs optional (parsley, chives, thyme are suggested)
- cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and devein shrimp.
- Heat oil to 375 degrees f in a deep fryer or pour enough oil into a large pot to deep fry. You may want to check the oil temperature with a candy thermometer.
- Mix together flour, cornstarch, and club soda in a bowl. Whisk the mixture until just blended, mix only until there are no lumps in the batter. If desired add some of the fresh herbs to the batter.
- Dip shrimp one at a time into batter. There is no need to dip the tails. Shake off excess batter. Deep fry for about 2 to 3 minutes, the batter should crisp up, do not let the batter brown, the shrimp will overcook. Remove the cooked shrimp with a large slotted spoon.
- Drain shrimp on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet. You can keep the shrimp in a warm oven (200 degrees) before serving if desired.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and herbs on top if desired.
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Notes
- Peanut oil is preferred for frying, but regular vegetable oil is a suitable substitute.
- Chilling club soda or water before mixing the batter helps achieve a lighter, crisper coating.
- Shrimp tempura can be enjoyed on its own, or incorporated into sushi rolls like tempura shrimp rolls.
Nutrition Information
Calories
650kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
89g
(30%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
429mg
(143%)
Sodium
1379mg
(57%)
Potassium
314mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
7.8mg
(9%)
Calcium
386mg
(39%)
Iron
8.6mg
(48%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 650
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 650kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 89g | 30% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 429mg | 143% |
| Sodium | 1379mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 386mg | 39% |
| Iron | 8.6mg | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.