TEMPURA SHRIMP – January 7 – National Tempura Day

Serves 4

[ingredients title=”Ingredients”]

• • Vegetable oil for frying

• • 1 ½ pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on

• • Tempura batter, recipe can be found here

• Tempura dipping sauce, recipe can be found here

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[directions title=”Instructions”]

1. 1. In a large heavy-bottomed stockpot over high heat add the oil.  Using a thermometer bring the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

1. 1. Dip half of the shrimp into the tempura batter and carefully place them into the hot oil.   Cook until brown about 3-4 minutes.  Turn occasionally. Place on a plate lined with paper towels and repeat with the second half.   Then return to oil and cook for an additional 4 minutes, repeat with the second half.

1. Serve with dipping sauce.

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