Description
Bite-sized pieces of shrimp in a light tempura batter, served with a tangy mayo-based sauce that complements the crispy texture.
Ingredients
Units
- 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup (200g) tempura flour
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) cold water
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic paste (sambal oelek)
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and chili garlic paste. Mix thoroughly until smooth. Set aside for later use as the coating for the shrimp.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (200g) of tempura flour with 1 1/4 cups (300ml) cold water. Stir gently until the batter reaches a thick, smooth consistency, similar to heavy cream. Avoid overmixing, as a few small lumps are fine.
- Lightly coat the shrimp pieces in the dry tempura flour, shaking off any excess. This helps the batter stick better to the shrimp. Dip the dusted shrimp pieces into the prepared tempura batter, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- In a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (177°C). Carefully place a few battered shrimp pieces into the hot oil, frying in batches. Fry each batch for 1-2 minutes, or until the shrimp are golden and crispy. Remove the shrimp from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the fried shrimp with 2-3 tbsp of the spicy mayonnaise, ensuring all shrimp are evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated shrimp to a serving platter and garnish with chopped chives or green onions if desired.
Notes
- For optimal crispiness, ensure the oil temperature remains consistent throughout frying; use a thermometer to monitor.
- If you don’t have tempura flour, you can substitute all-purpose flour, but the texture might be slightly different.
- Store leftover cooked shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; the sauce may thicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 150