TEMPURA-FRIED GREEN BEANS AND SHRIMP WITH GREMOLATA AND LEMON-PARSLEY AIOLI

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Tempura-Fried Green Beans and Shrimp with Gremolata and Lemon-Parsley Aioli image

Gremolata is an herb condiment that adds tons of bright, bold, fresh flavor to any dish. Here, it's tossed with tempura-battered and fried shrimp and green beans. They're served alongside a creamy foolproof aioli, which features the same ingredients in the gremolata: lemon, parsley and garlic.

Provided by Elena Besser

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup canola oil, plus more for frying
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, finely minced, plus 1 cup left intact
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup rice flour
1 cup cold seltzer or club soda
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
1/2 pound shrimp, shelled, deveined and tails intact

Steps:

  • Heat 2 1/2 inches canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels.
  • While the oil is heating, place the lemon zest, minced parsley and half of the garlic on one side on the prepared baking sheet.
  • In a mini food processor, combine the remaining 1 cup parsley and minced garlic with the egg yolks and lemon juice. Process on high speed until the parsley is well incorporated. Add the 1/2 cup canola oil and pulse until the aioli is emulsified. Transfer to a medium bowl. While whisking, slowly stream in the olive oil, until the aioli has thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Whip the egg whites in a large bowl with a handheld mixer until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Whisk in the rice flour and seltzer.
  • Dip the green beans into the tempura batter then remove with a slotted spoon or a spider, letting any excess batter drip off. Fry in batches (to prevent the beans from clumping together) until golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the other side of the baking sheet to drain.
  • Dip the shrimp in the batter, letting any excess drip off, and fry until golden and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the baking sheet to drain.
  • To make the gremolata, combine the minced parsley and garlic with the lemon zest in a small bowl. Toss together with a spoon until well incorporated.
  • Combine the green bean tempura with 1/2 of the gremolata in a medium bowl; season with salt, toss to evenly coat, then transfer to a plate. Repeat with the shrimp tempura and remaining gremolata.
  • Serve the tempura with the lemon-parsley aioli, for dipping. Enjoy!

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