Tempura Oysters With Wasabi Dressing Recipe

Name: Tempura Oysters With Wasabi Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: black salt or rock salt; 18 oysters fresh, shucked, shells cleaned; 1 egg white; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 cup champagne; 1/2 teaspoon wasabi paste; 1 teaspoon palm sugar grated; 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce; 1/2 teaspoon lime juice; 6 cups vegetable oil for deep-frying; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 2 spring onions finely sliced

Servings: persons

black salt or rock salt
18 oysters fresh, shucked, shells cleaned
1 egg white
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup champagne
1/2 teaspoon wasabi paste
1 teaspoon palm sugar grated
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
6 cups vegetable oil for deep-frying
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 spring onions finely sliced

1
Fill a serving platter with salt. Top with cleaned oyster shells.
2
Lightly whisk egg white until foamy. Add flour, champagne and a handful of ice cubes. Whisk gently until almost smooth. Set aside to rest.
3
Meanwhile, to make the sauce, whisk together wasabi, palm sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and 1 tsp water. Spoon a little sauce onto each oyster.
4
Heat vegetable oil over high heat. Dry oysters on paper towels. Working in batches, lightly dust with cornstarch then coat in batter. Carefully dip in oil and fry for around 20 mins, or until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels.
5
Place oyster back into shells. Top with spring onions. Serve immediately with remaining dipping sauce.

3387

kcal

Calories

366

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: black salt or rock salt, 18 oysters fresh, shucked, shells cleaned, 1 egg white, 1/2 cup all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Tempura Oysters With Wasabi Dressing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tempura Oysters With Wasabi Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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