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Tempura Shrimp 🍤 Japanese Classic 🇯🇵

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Fish and Seafood Japanese Oct 19, 2025 17
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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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