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Shrimp Tempura
Make crispy shrimp tempura at home with this easy copycat recipe. Rival any Asian restaurant with easy ingredients to find at home! This tempura mix is super easy to make.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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)
- 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
- You could use this battered shrimp tempura in sushi, these would make a great tempura shrimp roll.
- Peanut oil is my preferred cooking oil, but regular vegetable oil will also work!
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
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
7.8mg
(9%)
Calcium
386mg
(39%)
Iron
8.6mg
(48%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.