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Japanese Shrimp Tempura

Light and crispy Japanese shrimp tempura, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Tempura Batter

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Ice-cold water
  • 1 Egg beaten

Shrimp

  • 12 Large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, ice-cold water, and beaten egg. Mix lightly; the batter should be lumpy.
  3. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Dip each shrimp into the batter, coating it completely.
  4. Carefully place the battered shrimp into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove the shrimp with tongs and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Japanese, Shrimp, Tempura
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