Tempura Shrimp 🍤 Japanese Classic 🇯🇵
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Description
Crispy, golden shrimp in an ultra-light tempura batter — airy, delicate, and perfectly balanced with dipping sauce and grated daikon. 🍶
Hook
Crisp perfection that melts on your tongue — the golden sound of tempura! 🔥
Ingredients
- Shrimp:
- 🍤 10 medium shrimp (peeled, tails on, deveined)
- 🧂 Pinch of salt
- 🌾 1 tbsp flour (for dusting)
- Batter:
- 🌾 100 g cake flour (or all-purpose + 1 tbsp cornstarch)
- 🥚 1 egg yolk
- 💧 180 ml ice-cold sparkling water (or regular cold water)
- Frying:
- 🛢️ 600 ml vegetable oil
- Dipping sauce (tentsuyu):
- 🍶 100 ml dashi
- 🍶 25 ml soy sauce
- 🍯 25 ml mirin
- 🍚 1 tbsp grated daikon (optional)
Preparation
- 1️⃣ Prep shrimp: Make 3–4 shallow cuts on the belly side to keep them straight. Pat dry and lightly dust with flour.
- 2️⃣ Mix batter: In a bowl, lightly whisk egg yolk and cold water. Add flour and stir very briefly (lumps are fine). Keep chilled.
- 3️⃣ Heat oil: 170–175°C.
- 4️⃣ Fry: Dip shrimp in batter, fry in small batches 1–1.5 min until pale golden and crisp. Do not overcrowd.
- 5️⃣ Drain: Place on paper towel or wire rack.
- 6️⃣ Sauce: Combine dashi, soy, and mirin in a small saucepan; heat gently. Serve warm with grated daikon if desired.
Total Time
🕒 Preparation: 15 min
🔥 Cooking: 10 min
💤 Rest: 0 min
⏰ Total: 25 min
Nutritional Value
🍽️ Calories: 340 kcal
🥩 Protein: 20 g
🥖 Carbohydrates: 18 g
🛢️ Fat: 22 g
🧂 Sodium: 650 mg
Advice
Keep batter ice-cold for the signature crisp, lace-like texture. ❄️
Why it works 💡
Cold batter hitting hot oil creates micro-bubbles that expand instantly — the secret to ultra-light crispness.
Twist 🌶️
Add a pinch of matcha salt or yuzu zest for an elegant, modern touch.
Status
Golden, crisp, and impossibly light — the art of tempura at its finest! 🍤✨ #grannyzen #tempura
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