Tempura Batter

Keto Tempura Shrimp

Keto Tempura Shrimp

Ingredients

Servings : 2

Sesame And Soy Dipping Sauce

• 1 tablespoon Coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon Rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Water
• 1/4 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Swerve
• 1/8 teaspoon Red pepper flakes

Tempura Shrimp

• 1 pound Shrimp 15-18 count
• 6 tablespoons Whey protein isolate powder unflavored
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Xanthan gum
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Club soda
• coconut oil

Method

Sesame and Soy Dipping Sauce

1. Whisk the dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl and transfer to small dipping cups for each individual.
2. Prior to serving add a few green onions cut on the bias.

Tempura Shrimp

1. Heat coconut oil in a medium pan to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Use a cooking thermometer to achieve the correct temperature.
3. Add all the tempura batter ingredients to a medium bowl and mix quickly with a fork until lumps are gone
4. Dip the shrimp in the batter to through coat and then drop in the heated oil – fry about three at a time to maintain the temperature
5. Flip once in the hot oil and fry for 2 minutes until crisp and golden
6. Dry the fried shrimp on a baking rack with paper towels underneath to lessen the grease.
7. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
8. You can add a few green onion slices and sliced red pepper for color.