ROCK SHRIMP TEMPURA (PAN-FRIED)

Rock Shrimp Tempura (Pan-Fried) image

This is based off the famous recipe from Nobu. If you've ever had the rock shrimp at one of his restaurants, you'll definitely want to make these.

Provided by Cipher

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Shrimp

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
¼ teaspoon sea salt
2 dashes ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
¾ cup ice water
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
1 pound rock shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

Whisk egg yolk, chili-garlic sauce, rice vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Pour in 3 tablespoons oil slowly, whisking constantly, until sauce is creamy.
Whisk ice water, flour, and egg yolk together in a large bowl to make batter.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip some shrimp in batter, letting excess drip off, and cook in hot oil until browned on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining olive oil and shrimp.
Place cooked shrimp in a large bowl. Pour sauce on top and mix until thoroughly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 275 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 428 mg, Sugar 0.1 g