Tempura Prawns

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly delicious, Tempura Prawns are a Japanese classic that brings restaurant-quality dining to your own kitchen. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures light and airy batter thanks to a combination of ice-cold water, cornstarch, and a touch of baking powder. Coating each succulent prawn with this delicate batter creates the perfect crunch in every bite. Fried to perfection in vegetable oil, these prawns are seasoned simply with salt and pepper to let their natural sweetness shine. Paired with a tangy soy-ginger dipping sauce made with rice vinegar and freshly grated ginger, these tempura prawns make an impressive appetizer or a savory main dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is ideal for entertaining or indulging in an authentic Japanese culinary experience at home. Perfect for fans of seafood, crispy textures, and quick, flavorful recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces large prawns
• 100 grams all-purpose flour
• 50 grams cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 160 milliliters ice-cold water
• 1 piece egg yolk
• 500 milliliters vegetable oil, for frying
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 50 milliliters soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger

Directions

Step 1

Peel and devein the prawns, leaving the tail shells intact. Pat them dry using paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Mix them well.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolk gently. Add the ice-cold water to the egg yolk and stir to mix.

Step 4

Pour the egg yolk mixture into the flour mixture. Stir very lightly until just combined. The batter should be lumpy with visible dry spots; avoid overmixing.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).

Step 6

Dip each prawn into the tempura batter, coating them evenly, and carefully place them into the hot oil. Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding.

Step 7

Fry each batch for about 2-3 minutes or until the prawns are golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and grated ginger to make the dipping sauce.

Step 9

Serve the tempura prawns hot with the prepared dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1088.8 grams (1088.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5246

Total Fat 506.10g	649%
Saturated Fat 72.00g	360%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 525mg	175%
Sodium 3791mg	165%
Total Carbohydrate 129.20g	47%
Dietary Fiber 3.90g	14%
Total Sugars 1.10g
Protein 61.40g	123%

Vitamin D 18IU	91%
Calcium 184mg	14%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 802mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.7%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 9.7%