Tempura Shrimp with Wasabi Cream Dipping Sauce
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly light, these Tempura Shrimp with Wasabi Cream Dipping Sauce are a restaurant-quality appetizer you can easily recreate at home. Delicate shrimp are coated in an airy tempura batter made with cold sparkling water and flash-fried to perfection, resulting in a satisfyingly crunchy exterior. The real showstopper is the creamy dipping sauce, which combines zesty lime juice, umami-rich soy sauce, and a spicy kick of wasabi paste for a bold, flavorful pairing. Perfect for parties, special dinners, or indulgent snacking, this recipe impresses with its tantalizing textures and flavors. Serve hot for maximum crunch, and don’t forget to chill the sauce for a refreshing contrast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Large shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails on)
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 cup Cold sparkling water
- 4 pieces Ice cubes
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the dipping sauce by combining the mayonnaise, wasabi paste, lime juice, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and set aside in the refrigerator.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
Gradually pour in the cold sparkling water while stirring gently. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Add the ice cubes to the batter to keep it cold. Cold batter helps create a crispy coating.
Pat the shrimp dry using paper towels. This ensures the batter adheres properly to the shrimp.
Dip each shrimp into the tempura batter, making sure it is fully coated.
Carefully drop the battered shrimp into the hot oil, a few at a time to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp from the oil and place them on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve the tempura shrimp hot with the chilled wasabi cream dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9501 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1034.0 g | 1326% | |
| Saturated Fat | 143.3 g | 717% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 2293 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.6 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 202 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
