How to Make Tasty Shrimp Tempura and Sake Dipping Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp tempura is a beloved Japanese dish that features succulent shrimp coated in a light and crispy batter. Served with a classic sake dipping sauce, this dish is perfect for entertaining guests or for a special dinner at home. Whether you're a seafood lover or simply looking to try something new, this tasty shrimp tempura with sake dipping sauce is sure to impress.

Shrimp tempura is a dish that has been enjoyed in Japan for centuries and is now popular all over the world. The key t...

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Ingredients

  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup sake
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon diced ginger root
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1 cup cold seltzer water
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup rice flour
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 4

  • Mix shallots, soy sauce, sake, hot pepper sauce, cilantro, and ginger together in a bowl; let sit, about 2 hours.
  • Mix 1 cup rice flour, seltzer water, and egg yolk together in a bowl.
  • Split shrimp down the center, cutting almost but not completely through, and open flat. Pat with paper towel to dry; dust with 1/2 cup rice flour. Dip shrimp in batter until thoroughly covered.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook shrimp in small batches in oil until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Remove shrimp from oil and place on paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serves dipping sauce alongside the shrimp.
  • Nutrition

    489 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 224mg
    • Sodium: 3814mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 463mg