Description
Quick & Easy Shrimp Tempura is a light, crispy Japanese favorite you can make at home in minutes. With a simple batter, golden-fried shrimp, and a savory dipping sauce, this recipe brings restaurant-quality crunch straight to your table—perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Quick & Easy Shrimp Tempura is a light, crispy Japanese favorite you can make at home in minutes. With a simple batter, golden-fried shrimp, and a savory dipping sauce, this recipe brings restaurant-quality crunch straight to your table—perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Instructions
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Prepare shrimp: Peel and devein, keeping tails intact. Make shallow slits along the back and gently bend until straightened.
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Dry shrimp: Pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
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Make batter: In a bowl, whisk potato starch, cake flour, salt, and cold water until smooth and thin.
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Batter shrimp: Dip each shrimp to coat fully.
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Heat oil: Warm oil in a deep pan to 175 °C (350 °F). Test with a wooden spoon or chopstick—bubbles should form rapidly.
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Fry in batches: Fry 3–4 shrimp at a time. Drizzle 2 tsp batter over each shrimp for texture. Flip after 1 minute, drizzle again, and fry another 1–2 minutes until golden and crisp.
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Drain: Transfer shrimp to a wire rack or paper towels.
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Make dipping sauce: Mix tsuyu and cold water.
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Serve immediately with dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
Use ice-cold water for the batter to keep it light and airy.
Drizzling extra batter mid-fry creates crisp “corners” for authentic texture.
Don’t overcrowd the pan—oil temperature must stay steady.
Leftovers reheat best in an oven or toaster oven at 200 °C (400 °F). Avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Main Dish
- Method: Deep-Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese