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Shrimp Tempura

Mirabel Nobashi shrimp are tender and delicious when cooked in this light and crispy Tempura batter.
Ingredients
| Shrimp Tempura | ||
| 1 tray | 1 tray | Mirabel Nobashi Ebi, raw, peeled and deveined tail-on, thawed |
| 125 mL | ½ cup | Flour, for dredging |
| Shredded nappa cabbage and julienne carrot for garnish | ||
| 125 mL | ½ cup | Ponzu (citrus soya sauce), for dipping |
| Tempura Batter: | ||
| 125 mL | ½ cup | cornstarch |
| 250 mL | 1 cup | self-rising flour |
| 5 mL | 1 tsp | salt |
| 375 mL | 1 ½ cups | ice 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.
Quick Facts
- Serves: 4
- Meal type: Appetizers
- Species: Shrimp
- Product Group: Japanese Shrimp
