Indulge in the crispy and flavorful rock shrimp tempura pan-fried dish that is perfect for any occasion. The crispy tempura coating combined with the succulent rock shrimp makes this dish a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 pound rock shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 egg
- Salt to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Soy sauce and chopped green onions for serving
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, cold water, egg, and salt until a smooth batter forms.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dip the rock shrimp into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Fry the shrimp in batches in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the shrimp from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the rock shrimp tempura pan-fried with soy sauce and chopped green onions on top.
- Enjoy the crispy and flavorful dish with your favorite dipping sauce.
Interesting Facts
Tempura is a traditional Japanese dish that involves deep-frying seafood or vegetables in a light and crispy batter.
Rock shrimp is a type of shrimp known for its sweet and firm texture that is perfect for deep-frying.