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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Tempura Batter
Panko Coating
Frying
Dipping Sauce
Method
Prepare Shrimp
- 1
Clean the Shrimp
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Tempura Preparation
- 2
Make Tempura Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, mix the ice-cold water and egg yolk. Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not over-mix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Panko Preparation
- 3
Prepare Panko Coating
In a shallow bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In another bowl, place the beaten egg. In a third bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each shrimp in the flour, dip in the beaten egg, and then coat in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Shrimp
For tempura shrimp: Dip the cleaned shrimp into the tempura batter and carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. For panko shrimp: Carefully add the breaded shrimp to the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Drain the Shrimp
Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Prepare Dipping Sauce
- 7
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, wasabi, and lemon juice. Stir well to mix all ingredients.
Serve
- 8
Plate and Enjoy
Arrange the fried shrimp on a serving platter and serve hot with the dipping sauce on the side.
