Whole30 Shrimp Tempura
Indulge in a guilt-free twist on a beloved classic with this crave-worthy Whole30 Shrimp Tempura recipe! Made with a light and crispy batter crafted from coconut flour, arrowroot powder, and cold sparkling water, this tempura is gluten-free, grain-free, and perfectly Whole30-compliant. Succulent shrimp are seasoned with a savory blend of garlic and onion powder, then fried to golden perfection in coconut oil for a delicious crunch with every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this healthier take on shrimp tempura is perfect for satisfying your cravings while staying on track with your Whole30 goals. Pair it with a Whole30-friendly dipping sauce for the ultimate snack or appetizer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 cup coconut flour
- 0.5 cup arrowroot powder
- 1 cup sparkling water, cold
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup coconut oil, for frying
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the shrimp with paper towels.
In a medium bowl, combine coconut flour, arrowroot powder, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
In another bowl, whisk together the egg and coconut aminos until fully combined. Slowly add the sparkling water, continuing to whisk until you have a smooth batter.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when a drop of batter sizzles upon contact.
Working with a few shrimp at a time, dredge each shrimp in the dry flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
Dip each dredged shrimp into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
Carefully place the coated shrimp into the hot oil. Fry each batch of shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve the shrimp tempura immediately with optional Whole30-compliant dipping sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
823 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.6 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.9 g | 265% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 261 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 528 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 414 mg | 9% | |
*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.
