Shrimp Tempura

Name: Shrimp Tempura
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 26 servings
Cuisine: Asia, Japanese
Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons cornstarch; 2-1/4 tablespoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cold cup club soda; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined; Oil for deep-fat frying; Sweet chili sauce, optional

Total Time Prep Time: 15 min. Cook Time: 20 min.

Yield 26 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Taking a bite of crunchy shrimp tempura is a heavenly experience enjoyed worldwide. We'll show you how to make your own crispy, delicious tempura and explain its Japanese roots, too.

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons cornstarch
2-1/4 tablespoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cold cup club soda
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
Oil for deep-fat frying
Sweet chili sauce, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Stir in cold club soda until combined; the mixture will be lumpy. Using a paring knife, cut small slits along the inside of the shrimp to allow it to lie flat without curling up.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Dip the shrimp into the batter and then directly into hot oil. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with sweet chili sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 shrimp: 47 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 394mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

One of my go-to dishes at a local Japanese restaurant is their shrimp tempura. It's crispy, delicate and oh-so delicious. —Sarah Tramonte, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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