Crispy Shrimp Tempura

Crispy, Japanese-style tempura shrimp made with homemade tempura batter. Serve them as an appetizer, main dish, or finger food at your next party.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. Whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt together in a large bowl; make a well in the center.
4. Pour water and egg yolk into the well and mix just until moistened; batter will be lumpy. Stir in egg whites.
5. Dip one shrimp at a time into batter to coat; do not batter tails.
6. When three shrimp have been battered, carefully place them into the deep fryer and fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes.
7. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining shrimp, battering a few at a time while the previous batch is cooking.