Crispy Tempura Battered Shrimp Recipe

Name: Crispy Tempura Battered Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for frying; 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled with tails on; 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted and divided; 2 cups water; 1 egg; Tempura Sauce, for dipping, recipe follows; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup sweet rice wine; 1 tablespoon seafood stock

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil, for frying
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled with tails on
3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted and divided
2 cups water
1 egg
Tempura Sauce, for dipping, recipe follows
2 cups water
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup sweet rice wine
1 tablespoon seafood stock

1
In a deep-fryer or large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 4-inches.
2
Heat over medium heat until a pea-size drop of batter floats but does not swell, about 350 degrees F.
3
In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, the water, and the egg.
4
Whisk lightly until ingredients are combined (batter will be slightly lumpy).
5
In a shallow dish, pour remaining flour.
6
Dredge shrimp in flour and then dip into the batter.
7
Fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per batch, turning to brown on all sides.
8
Cook's Note: When placing shrimp into oil, hold by tail and allow to fan out before starting to fry.
9
Remove from oil and drain on a cooling rack over a baking sheet.
10
Serve hot with tempura sauce.
11
In a small saucepan, combine the water, soy sauce, sweet rice wine, and seafood stock.
12
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
13
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
14
Yields: 3 cups
15
Difficulty: Easy

687

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil, for frying, 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled with tails on, 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted and divided, 2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Crispy Tempura Battered Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crispy Tempura Battered Shrimp

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