Shrimp Tempura/tempura recipe--Cooking A Dream

tempura batter mix

🥗Healthier: homemade batter with flour and cornstarch

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Homemade batter can be lighter and more cost-effective.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: fish

Chicken can be a leaner alternative while fish is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and liquid aminos are often cheaper.

Prepare shrimp by peeling and deveining, leaving tails intact.

Mix all purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and ice cold water to make a thin batter.

Heat oil in a deep pot for frying.

Coat shrimp in the batter, allowing excess to drip off.

Carefully lower shrimp into hot oil, frying in batches until golden, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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