Description
Experience the enchanting crunch of Tempura Shrimp paired with a tangy dipping sauce. This dish features perfectly fried shrimp enveloped in a light, airy batter that captures the essence of the ocean. Ideal for gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe is easy to make and sure to impress your guests with its delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup tempura flour
- 1 cup ice-cold water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the shrimp thoroughly.
- In a bowl, mix tempura flour and ice-cold water until just combined; lumps are okay.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each shrimp in the batter and fry in batches until golden brown (2-3 minutes).
- For the dipping sauce, whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame oil, and chili flakes.
- Drain fried shrimp on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 150mg