Shrimp tempura

2 servings

20 minutes

Tempura shrimp is a refined dish that combines the tenderness of seafood with a light crispy coating. Despite its Japanese origin, this recipe has also become popular in European cuisine, gaining its unique character. The base of the dish is fresh shrimp, which are chilled in lemon water to enhance their fresh flavor. The batter made from cold sparkling water, eggs, and flour makes the tempura especially light and airy. Frying gives the shrimp an appetizing golden color and crispy texture. Tempura shrimp pairs perfectly with soy or spicy sauce, complementing its mild taste with zesty notes. This dish is suitable for festive dinners as well as light snacks.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 412.9
• Proteins: 46.5g
• Fats: 8.3g
• Carbohydrates: 38.6g

Ingredients

• Peeled boiled shrimps: 400 g
• Carbonated water: 200 ml
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Wheat flour: 100 g
• Deodorized refined vegetable oil: 1 l
• Sea salt: to taste
• Lemon juice: 3 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Pre-prepare the shrimp. Dip them in very cold water with lemon juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Peeled boiled shrimps: 400 g
   • Lemon juice: 3 tablespoons

2. Prepare the dough: mix 1 egg with 200 ml of very cold sparkling water. Add 100 g of flour, mix, and let it rest.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Carbonated water: 200 ml
   • Wheat flour: 100 g

3. Drain the water with lemon and dip the shrimp in the prepared batter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Peeled boiled shrimps: 400 g

4. Drain the excess batter and fry the shrimp in vegetable oil (the shrimp should be fully submerged in the oil). Drain on paper towels after frying, salt to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Deodorized refined vegetable oil: 1 l
   • Sea salt:  to taste