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Jumbo Tempura Shrimp

An Eastern crispy snack or starter! This Jumbo Shrimp Tempura is served with a fluffy and fresh Sour Cream Sauce
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Asian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 192kcal
Author Savory Thoughts

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Shrimp deveined and peeled
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Cornstarch
  • 2 tsp. Kosher Salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp. Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Water
  • 4 cups Canola Oil

For The Dressing

  • 1 ¼ cup Sour Cream
  • Zest from 1 Lemon
  • Juice from 1 Lemon
  • 1 tbsp. Chinese Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

  • Thaw out the shrimp (if they were frozen), peel and also devein them. Rinse the shrimp in cold water and pat dry. Set it aside.
    Prepare the shrimp by Combine all of dry ingredients and whisk it. 
    Add water then whisk it rapidly. This will make your batter light and airy. The combination and consistency of the batter must not be too thick or liquidly. It must be homogenously.
    Dip the cleaned Shrimp into Tempura. 
    STEP BY STEP GUIDE
  • Heat the frying oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit then deep fry the shrimp for 4-5 minutes or until golden color.  Dry fry in batches.
    Transfer the cooked shrimp onto a paper towel plate. 
    Serve your shrimp with the sauce on the side with red pepper flakes.
    Preparing The Sauce
    To prepare the serving sauce, whisk the sour cream, then add lime zest and lemon juice. Continue whisking until well combined. 
    Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
    Jumbo Shrimp Tempura with sauce on white plate

Notes

Calories are estimated per serving. 
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Shrimp Frying:
Keep the temperature of oil steady as it affects the crispness of the shrimp.
Ensure you cut slits into the shrimp as it allows it to fry well and keep the shrimp straight. Otherwise, it will curl on while frying. 

Nutrition

Serving: 8servings | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 1052mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 5mg