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Shrimp Tempura
Super easy, succulent Shrimp Tempura fried in a light, airy batter for a crispy crunch that’s simply irresistible!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 18 pieces
Calories: 134 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 pound tail-on extra jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- vegetable oil for frying
- tempura dipping sauce for serving
- Yum yum sauce for serving
Instructions
- Add enough vegetable oil to a deep-sided skillet or large pot so that it comes 1 inch up the sides. Place over medium to medium-high heat and heat the oil until it reaches 350 degrees F.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Then whisk in the egg and water until the batter is smooth. Set aside.
- Use a sharp knife to cut horizontal slits into the underside of each shrimp. This will help the shrimp straighten out while cooking (instead of being curved).
- Dip the shrimp into the tempura batter. Then, immediately add it to the hot oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flipping once, until golden brown. (I can usually get 2-3 shrimp in the pan, you don't want to overcrowd it.)
- Use tongs to remove the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- Serve warm with tempura dipping sauce or yum yum sauce.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- I like 16/20 (extra jumbo size) shrimp best for this recipe. If you use a smaller size like jumbo or large, you get a higher recipe yield. There should be plenty of batter for this adjustment if needed.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece
Calories
134kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
218mg
(9%)
Potassium
40mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.03g
(0%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.