Shrimp Tempura

Shrimp Tempura

Mirabel Nobashi shrimp are tender and delicious when cooked in this light and crispy Tempura batter.

Ingredients

Shrimp Tempura
1 tray1 trayMirabel Nobashi Ebi, raw, peeled and deveined tail-on, thawed
125 mL½ cupFlour, for dredging
Shredded nappa cabbage and julienne carrot for garnish
125 mL½ cupPonzu (citrus soya sauce), for dipping
Tempura Batter:
125 mL½ cupcornstarch
250 mL1 cupself-rising flour
5 mL1 tspsalt
375 mL1 ½ cupsice water

Method

To prepare the Tempura batter, mix dry ingredients into a bowl and in whisk in water. Do not overmix, batter may have some small lumps.

Dredge Nobashi Ebi in flour until lightly coated then dip in Tempura batter. Deep-fry for 1-2 minutes until fully cooked and light golden brown.

To plate the Shrimp Tempura serve overtop a garnish of shredded Nappa cabbage and julienne carrot, with a Ponzu dipping sauce.

Tip: these prepared Shrimp Tempura can be used in the Shrimp Maki Roll recipe.

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