Tempura Shrimp Recipe ~ How To Make Tempura Shrimp (Step by Step Recipe) | How to Stretch Shrimp

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 tempura batter mix with ice water until just combined, avoiding overmixing.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 180°C (350°F).

Coat shrimp in tempura 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.

Slice sweet potato, zucchini, and carrot into thin strips.

Coat vegetables in tempura batter and fry in the same oil until golden, about 2-3 minutes.

Drain fried vegetables on paper towels alongside shrimp.

Serve shrimp and vegetables hot with soy sauce, grated daikon, and wasabi.

Cooking Techniques

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