Light and Crunchy Shrimp Tempura
Light and Crunchy Shrimp Tempura features tender, juicy shrimp wrapped in an airy, crisp batter that shatters with each bite. The clean flavors and delicate texture make it special for sharing as an appetizer, pairing with rice for dinner, or serving alongside dipping sauces at a gathering. Expect a balanced crunch without heaviness, letting the sweet shrimp shine.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Light and Crunchy Shrimp Tempura, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 3
Whisk the flour, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl; create a well in the center.
- 4
Pour the water and egg yolk into the well and mix only until just moistened; the batter will be lumpy. Stir in the egg whites.
- 5
Dip one shrimp at a time into the batter to coat, leaving the tails uncoated.
- 6
Once three shrimp are battered, gently lower them into the deep fryer and fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes.
- 7
Lift them out with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with the remaining shrimp, battering a few at a time while the previous batch cooks.
- Calories 1229.65 kcal High 61%
- Protein 33.88 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 31.49 g 11%
- Total Fat 111.66 g High 143%
- Saturated Fat 16.12 g High 81%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 331.77 mg High 111%
- Sodium 218.69 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 2.42 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.6 g --
- Added Sugars 2.49 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 90.45 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.39 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 38.51 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 14.05 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.22 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Light and Crunchy Shrimp Tempura is a Japanese appetizer recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Cornstarch, Eggs, and Egg Whites. Each serving provides about 1229.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Light and Crunchy Shrimp Tempura?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Light and Crunchy Shrimp Tempura made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Cornstarch, Eggs, Egg Whites, Medium Shrimp. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Light and Crunchy Shrimp Tempura?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Light and Crunchy Shrimp Tempura?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1229.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Light and Crunchy Shrimp Tempura easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Light and Crunchy Shrimp Tempura healthy?
- Light and Crunchy Shrimp Tempura has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 1229.65 calories and 33.88 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 218.69 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.12 g (81% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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