Best Crispy Shrimp Tempura Recipes

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CRISPY SHRIMP TEMPURA



Crispy Shrimp Tempura image

Shrimp tempura, Japanese style. Serve this at dinner as an appetizer or to your party guests as finger food.

Provided by S. Sundt

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 cup water
1 egg yolk
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl. Make a depression in the center of the flour. Stir in the water and egg yolk. Mix just until moistened; batter will be lumpy. Stir in egg whites.
  • One at a time, dip shrimp into the batter to coat. Do not batter tails. Carefully place a few shrimp at a time into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 891.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 138.6 mg, Fat 81.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 224.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

CRISPY TEMPURA SHRIMP RESTAURANT STYLE BY FREDA



Crispy Tempura Shrimp Restaurant Style By freda image

A Crispy Crunchy and Light batter,This is my Personal Favorite, While working in a couple Chinese Reataurants in my day, I was always in the Kitchen Learning How they Made their Dishes. This is One I learned. This can also be used on Raw Vegetables, and Onion Rings. Note: Some Tempura batters made at home become "Soft and Soggy"...

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Categories     Seafood

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

CRISPY TEMPURA BATTER
2 lg egg yolks
3 C rice flour, (divided)
2 C seltzer water, ( chilled very cold)
2 Tbs sesame oil (for flavoring)
1 Tbs kosher salt, (as seasoning)
VEGETABLE OIL FOR DEEP FRYING
2 lb large shrimp; butterfly shrimp, by using sharp knife, cut into the back of the shrimp. start at the top and slice downwards to the bottom. remember not to cut all the way thru the shrimp. cut only 1/2 way thru. spread out flat. rinse well.
RAW VEGETABLES CAN ALSO BE USED; GREEN BEANS, PEPPERS, ONIONS, MUSHROOMS,BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER, CARROTS

Steps:

  • 1. Add Oil to Deep Fryer, frying pan or Wok. heat oil til good and Hot. about 360- 375
  • 2. In medium Bowl, add 1 Cup Flour. set aside.
  • 3. mix tempura, in a large Bowl add water and 2 Cups of the Rice Flour together. Whisk till no lumps. Then add the Eggs.. . not before. Whisk till egg is completely well blended.
  • 4. add sesame oil, whisk well again, to incorporate flavors. Your Batter is now ready to Use., & should be quite thick.
  • 5. dip drained shrimp into the flour that was set aside. shake off any excess.
  • 6. now dip shrinp into batter until coated well.
  • 7. "carefully" drop battered shrimp into hot oil. Being care Not to Burn yourself.
  • 8. work "one shrimp at a time" so the batter stays on the shrimp, or does not clump together. Keep the shrimp spaced out this way they will not Clump together.
  • 9. cook shrimp till golden brown turning on all sides. Cooking time is about 3 min. per Shrimp. "DO NOT OVER COOK"
  • 10. Remove from fryer or pan, Drain on paper towels. While still Hot sprinkle with the salt. Transfer to Serving Platter . . lets all eat and Enjoy!!!

CRISPY SHRIMP TEMPURA



Crispy Shrimp Tempura image

Tempura fried shrimp can be served with a number of sauces or just a squeeze of lemon or lime.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Seafood

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb shrimp
1 egg yolk
1 c ice cold sparkling water
1/8 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 c cornstarch
3/4 c rice flour (or all-purpose flour)
peanut or canola oil for frying

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil to 370 degrees in a deep fryer. Salt the shrimp and set it aside.
  • 2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  • 3. When the oil is hot (and not before), whisk the egg yolk and the sparkling water together. Mix into dry ingredients.
  • 4. Rapidly dip the shrimp into the thin batter - the consistency should be like melted ice cream -- shake off the excess and drop it into the oil. Do this in batches so the oil temperature does not drop too far. Do not overcrowd the pot.
  • 5. Fry 2-4 minutes, depending upon the size of the shrimp until golden brown. Remove shrimp and allow to drain on paper towels. Repeat batches.
  • 6. Serve with a dipping sauce of just a squeeze of lemon or lime.

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