Shrimp Tempura Recipe

Name: Shrimp Tempura
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rice wine; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 liters vegetable oil, for deep frying; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup ice water; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 egg yolk; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup water; 3/8 cup seasoned rice vinegar; 4 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1/2 cup rice wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 liters vegetable oil, for deep frying
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup ice water
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
3/8 cup seasoned rice vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced

1
In a medium bowl, mix rice wine and salt.
2
Add the shrimp, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 20 minutes.
3
Heat oil in deep-fryer or large wok to 375 degrees F.
4
In a medium bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, ice water, cornstarch, egg yolk, salt, white sugar, and baking powder.
5
One at a time, dip shrimp into the flour mixture to coat.
6
Carefully place a few shrimp at a time in the hot oil and deep-fry until golden brown on all sides, about 1 1/2 minutes.
7
Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp from the oil and drain on paper towels.
8
Repeat with remaining shrimp.
9
Tempura sauce:
10
Stir together soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
11
Just before serving, stir in the scallions and serve immediately with the shrimp.

4710

kcal

Calories

503

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup rice wine, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 liters vegetable oil, for deep frying, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Tempura 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.

Shrimp Tempura

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