Tempura shrimp is a classic Japanese dish known for its delicate, crispy coating and succulent shrimp inside. This recipe will guide you through creating light and airy tempura batter to achieve that perfect crunch. Serve it with a dipping sauce, and you'll have a delightful dish that's great as an appetizer or part of a larger meal.
Make several shallow cuts along the belly side of each shrimp to prevent them from curling while frying.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and cornstarch.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolk into the ice-cold water. Then, pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. It's okay if there are lumps; don't overmix.
Step 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 340-350°F (170-180°C).
Step 5
Dip the shrimp into the tempura batter and allow any excess to drip off.
Step 6
Carefully place the battered shrimp into the hot oil and fry until they are golden brown and crispy about 2-3 minutes.
Step 7
Remove the tempura shrimp and let them drain on paper towels.
Step 8
Serve with tsuyu dipping sauce and enjoy the delightful crunch of homemade tempura shrimp!