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Crispy Shrimp Tempura

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Crispy shrimp tempura features tender shrimp coated in a light, airy batter and fried until golden and crisp. Served with a simple soy-ginger dipping sauce, it’s a restaurant-quality dish that’s easy to make at home.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Deep Frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 large egg, cold
  • 1 cup ice-cold water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Instructions

  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Make small cuts on the underside to prevent curling.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or pan to 350°F (175°C).
  3. In a bowl, whisk cold egg and ice-cold water until just combined.
  4. Add flour, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper. Stir gently with chopsticks or a fork until a lumpy batter forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Lightly dust shrimp with a little flour, shaking off excess.
  6. Dip shrimp into batter, let excess drip off, and carefully place into hot oil.
  7. Fry in small batches for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until pale golden and crisp.
  8. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
  9. For dipping sauce, combine soy sauce, water, sugar, and ginger in a small saucepan. Warm gently until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat.
  10. Serve shrimp tempura immediately with dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Use ice-cold water and minimal mixing to ensure a crispy batter.
  • Do not let batter sit—prepare just before frying.
  • Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature.
  • For extra crispness, replace 2 tbsp flour with rice flour.
  • Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven.

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