Shrimp Tempura
Shrimp tempura. This Japanese style fried shrimp appetizer are straight shrimp, battered and fried to perfection. The batter is light, airy, and of crispy of course.

Shrimp Tempura
Ingredients
- 1 lb Colossal shrimp tail on
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup water ice cold
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp salt and pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- To your shrimp, cut small slits along the inside to create a straight shrimp instead of a "c" shape. Cutting these slits will allow the shrimp to remain straight through frying.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper and dust with all purpose flour.
- To a separate bowl, add in egg and ice cold water. Whisk to combine.
- In a separate bowl, combine all purpose flour and cornstarch. Mix to ensure the blend is even. Add egg/water mixture to the flour and stir. Do not overmix, some lumps are okay. The consistency should allow the batter to still drip from your fork/chopsticks.
- Heat your oil to 350℉ and fry shrimp until fully cooked, about 2 minutes. Allow shrimp to drain on a rack, and serve immediately after.