Tempura Shrimp recipe

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Ingredients

32 vanilla wafers, crushed
1 egg, beaten
¾ cup water
⅓ cup apricot nectar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 cups vegetable oil
¾ pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

Nutrition Info

920.4 calories
carbohydrate: 35.8 g
cholesterol: 117.3 mg
fat: 81.4 g
fiber: 0.7 g
protein: 14.1 g
saturatedFat: 11.5 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 225.3 mg
sugar: 11.4 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. In a small bowl mix vanilla wafers, egg, and water until well blended. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.

  2. To make dipping sauce: In a small sauce pan blend nectar into cornstarch. Stir in brown sugar, vinegar and catsup. Heat mixture over a medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Set aside.

  3. In a stockpot or deep fryer heat 2 cups oil to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dip shrimp in vanilla wafer batter and fry 4 to 6 shrimp at a time until golden brown. Drain well. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

Recipe Yield

2 to 3 servings

Recipe Note

A Japanese-style meal. Deep-fried shrimp and a tangy sauce to dip them in. Try battering some vegetables such as onions, peppers, or broccoli in addition to the shrimp. Delicious!

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