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Shrimp Tempura

Shrimp Tempura (Ebi Fry)

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Does your shrimp curl up the moment it hits the hot oil? This step-by-step guide to Shrimp Tempura (Ebi Fry) includes the secret to keeping shrimp perfectly straight, plus a bonus oven-baked version!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 
 

Tempura Sauce

Shrimp Tempura

  • 10 shrimp extra large or jumbo, peeled and deveined, tail on
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 ½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • cooking oil for deep-frying
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Instructions
 

Tempura Dipping Sauce

  • Combine water, dashi stock granules, soy sauce, mirin and sugar in a small saucepan. Give everything a good stir.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
  • Just before serving, stir in the freshly grated daikon radish and chopped scallions.

Shrimp Tempura (Ebi Fry)

  • Place each shrimp belly side up on a cutting board. Make 4-5 shallow cuts across the belly.
  • Flip the shrimp over so it's belly side down. Using your fingertips, gently squeeze the sides while pressing down from tail to top until you hear a slight "snap." This keeps the shrimp straight during cooking.
  • Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry with a paper towel, paying extra attention to the tails.
  • Heat cooking oil in a wok, pan or deep fryer to 350-375°F.
  • Set up your breading station: flour on one plate, beaten eggs in a shallow dish, and panko breadcrumbs on another plate.
  • Dredge each shrimp in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs.
  • Gently lower 3-4 shrimp at a time into the hot oil. Fry for about 1 minute or until golden brown. Don't overcrowd the pan!
  • Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with dipping sauce!

Oven Baked Option

  • Preheat oven to 475°F.
  • After breading the shrimp, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden and crispy. Serve immediately!

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 13gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 368mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
Keyword shrimp, tempura
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