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Shrimp tempura is a popular Japanese dish that consists of battered and deep-fried shrimp. The shrimp is typically coated in a light batter made from flour, egg, and water before being fried to a golden crisp.

Shrimp Tempura

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Shrimp tempura is a popular Japanese dish that consists of battered and deep-fried shrimp. The shrimp is typically coated in a light batter made from flour, egg, and water before being fried to a golden crisp.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 people
Calories 1336 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined tail on
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour plus 1 cup for dredging shrimp
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups cooking oil for frying
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, egg, and water until well combined.
  • Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
  • Coat each shrimp in flour and then dip it into the batter.
  • Fry each shrimp for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  • Sprinkle extra batter onto the shrimp for an extra crunch.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1336kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 29gFat: 114gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 32gMonounsaturated Fat: 71gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 229mgSodium: 158mgPotassium: 367mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 68IUCalcium: 89mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Crispy Seafood Batter, Homemade Tempura Tips, Shrimp Tempura Recipe
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