How to make Shrimp Tempura

 

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 cups vegetable oil for frying

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 pinch salt

1 cup water

1 large egg yolk

2 large egg whites, lightly beaten

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on

Directions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
   
   
   

   
   

Step 3

Whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt together in a large bowl; make a well in the center.

Step 4

Pour water and egg yolk into the well and mix just until moistened; batter will be lumpy. Stir in egg whites.

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     Step 5

     
     

     Dip one shrimp at a time into batter, to coat; do not batter tails.

     
     

     

     
     

     Step 6

     
     

     When three shrimp have been battered, carefully place them into the deep fryer and fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes.

     
     

     

     
     

     Step 7

     
     

     Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining shrimp, battering a few at a time while the previous batch is cooking.

     
     

     

     
     

     Notes

     
     

     Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of tempura batter ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

     
     

     Nutrition Facts (per serving)

     Calories: 1222

     Fat: 122g

     Carbs: 29g

     Protein: 26g