Wasabi Tempura Shrimp Recipe

Name: Wasabi Tempura Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups vegetable oil; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup soda water; 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar; 1/2 cup mayo; 3 tablespoons wasabi, prepared or powdered mix made to instructions; 1 pound 21/25 count shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 lemon, juiced

Servings: persons

8 cups vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup soda water
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup mayo
3 tablespoons wasabi, prepared or powdered mix made to instructions
1 pound 21/25 count shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lemon, juiced

1
For the tempura: To begin, preheat the oil to 375 degrees F, and then begin the batter.
2
In mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, cornstarch and salt together, blending well.
3
Next, add the egg and again mix.
4
Then stir in the soda water and vinegar, and mix for final time.
5
Keep cold until use and stir again before each use.
6
For the sauce: In a bowl, blend the mayo and wasabi, whisking together well to form a smooth sauce.
7
Hold cold until dressing the cooked shrimp.
8
For the shrimp: Slice the shrimp from head to tail, forming 2 even pieces; this will yield 46 total pieces.
9
Next, dip and evenly coat 12 shrimp at a time with the tempura batter, and then place in the hot oil.
10
Cook until fluffy and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
11
Remove and repeat the process with the remaining shrimp.
12
Once all the shrimp are cooked, toss them with the prepared sauce.
13
Remove from the sauce without excess, and finish with lemon juice.
14
Serve.

4526

kcal

Calories

483

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups vegetable oil, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Wasabi Tempura 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.

Wasabi Tempura Shrimp

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