Shrimp Tempura Recipe

Shrimp Tempura Recipe

Ingredients

Servings : 4

• 1 lb fresh shrimp jumbo or medium
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cold water
• 1.5 cups oil for frying

Method

1. Prepare the Shrimp, devein them and remove the shell right up to the tail.
2. Make 4 to 5 small notches on the belly of each shrimpto prevent them from curling up during frying.
3. Toss the shrimp in cornstarch and salt.
4. Heat up oil in a pot.
5. In a medium bowl, mix egg with water.
6. Add flour and stir in with a fork.
7. Do not overmix.
8. Once the oil reaches 340 to 360 degrees F, dip each shrimp in batter and gently place in the oil.
9. Fry 4 to 5 shrimp at a time, not to overcrowd the pot and lower the oil temperature.
10. Fry each shrimp 2 to 3 minutes per side.
11. Remove onto a plate with paper towel.
12. Repeat with all shrimp.
13. Serve with soy sauce or Asian dipping sauce.

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