5 from 54 votes
Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp Tempura features lightly battered shrimp fried to a golden crisp using a batter made from flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and cold club soda. The batter yields a light, airy coating that crisps quickly in hot oil, keeping the shrimp tender inside. Seasoned simply with salt and white pepper, this classic Japanese-inspired dish offers a delicate texture and subtle flavor that highlights the shrimp.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
5
servings
Calories:
289 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups club soda , cold
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- vegetable oil , for frying
- 1 pound Shrimp , deveined and shells removed (21-25 count)
Instructions
- Set a pot of oil (3 inches deep) on medium high until it reaches 375 degrees.
- Whisk the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, kosher salt, and white pepper in a bowl together.
- Dredge the shrimp lightly in the mixture and set aside.
- Add in the club soda and whisk, then dip the shrimp in the batter before carefully frying in the oil for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Trans Fat
0.004g
(0%)
Cholesterol
146mg
(49%)
Sodium
739mg
(31%)
Potassium
282mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
280mg
(28%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 739mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 282mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 280mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.