French-Fried Tempura "Shrimps"
Ingredients
- 2 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Peanut or vegetable oil
- John's Dunk Sauce
Preparation
- Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein, if desired. Set aside.
- Combine eggs and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring just until blended.
- Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a large heavy skillet or Dutch oven; heat to 375°.
- Hold each shrimp by tail, and dip into batter, coating thoroughly; fry shrimp, a few at a time, in hot oil 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately with John's Dunk Sauce.
French-Fried Tempura "Shrimps" Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres, Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- CUISINE: American, Asian, Japanese
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Shellfish
- COOKING METHOD: Fry
- OCCASION: Father's Day, New Year's, Valentine's Day
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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