CRISPY SHRIMP TEMPURA

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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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