Description
Crispy and tender shrimp coated in a light batter, perfect as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup ice-cold water
- Pinch of salt
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving tails on.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and ice-cold water until just combined.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (180°C).
- Dip each shrimp into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Fry shrimp in small batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove shrimp and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauce and garnish.
Notes
For best results, use fresh shrimp and keep the batter cold. Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Ebi Tempura, Shrimp Tempura, Japanese Cuisine, Fried Shrimp, Appetizer