Best 7 Shrimp Tempura With Soy Sake Dipping Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the crispy, golden delight of shrimp tempura, a Japanese culinary treasure that tantalizes taste buds with its ethereal texture and savory flavors. Prepared with fresh shrimp coated in a light and airy batter, then flash-fried to perfection, this delectable dish is a symphony of contrasting textures - a crispy exterior yielding to the tender, succulent shrimp within. Accompanied by a trio of dipping sauces, each offering a unique flavor profile, shrimp tempura elevates the dining experience to new heights. From the classic soy-sake dipping sauce, with its delicate balance of sweetness and umami, to the spicy kick of the chili-infused sauce, and the creamy richness of the avocado-based sauce, these accompaniments transform the shrimp tempura into a culinary masterpiece. Whether served as an appetizer, main course, or part of a larger spread, shrimp tempura is guaranteed to leave an unforgettable impression. So, embark on this culinary adventure and discover the harmonious blend of flavors and textures that make shrimp tempura a beloved dish around the world.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEF JOHN'S SHRIMP TEMPURA



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I'm showing you what I think is the easiest, simplest, best method for doing tempura, which produces something with an extremely thin, but still very crispy, coating. If you're not into shrimp, this technique will work with many other things.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Shrimp Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 each large shrimp, peeled and deveined
canola oil for frying
¼ cup self-rising flour
¼ cup potato starch
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ cup cold sparkling water
½ cup prepared dashi stock
¼ cup mirin
¼ cup soy sauce
1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
grated daikon radish

Steps:

  • Dry peeled and deveined shrimp on paper towels. Flip each shrimp over and make shallow cuts through to make sure they won't curl up when frying. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine self-rising flour, potato starch, salt, and cayenne in a bowl with a whisk. Add cold water and whisk until flour disappears and a crepe-like batter is achieved. Coat shrimp in batter.
  • Fry shrimp in small batches, no more than 6 at a time, making sure they don't stick together, until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Stir together dashi broth, mirin, soy sauce, and sugar for sauce. Grate daikon radish over. Taste and adjust as needed. Serve shrimp with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 96.1 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1381.4 mg

TASTY SHRIMP TEMPURA AND SAKE DIPPING SAUCE



Tasty Shrimp Tempura and Sake Dipping Sauce image

Delicious tempura shrimp made just like it is at our favorite restaurant. The dipping sauce is a wonderful complement to the mild taste of the shrimp.

Provided by Marcy McClure Mock

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Shrimp

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 shallots, minced
1 cup soy sauce
¼ cup sake
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon diced ginger root
1 cup rice flour
1 cup cold seltzer water
1 egg yolk
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup rice flour
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Mix shallots, soy sauce, sake, hot pepper sauce, cilantro, and ginger together in a bowl; let sit, about 2 hours.
  • Mix 1 cup rice flour, seltzer water, and egg yolk together in a bowl.
  • Split shrimp down the center, cutting almost but not completely through, and open flat. Pat with paper towel to dry; dust with 1/2 cup rice flour. Dip shrimp in batter until thoroughly covered.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook shrimp in small batches in oil until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Remove shrimp from oil and place on paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serves dipping sauce alongside the shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 223.8 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 3814 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

TEMPURA DIPPING SAUCE



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The traditional Japanese dipping sauce for shrimp or vegetable tempura. This is the full-flavored version - unlike the thinner, watery, less robust sauce being served in some restaurants. Serve in small bowls at each setting. Optionally, provide grated fresh ginger and grated daikon to mix into sauce.

Provided by CRIMSON667

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup water
1 tablespoon dashi granules
¼ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in dashi, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in mirin and soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 452.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE TEMPURA



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
1 pound large shrimp, peeled with tails on
1 cup rice flour, plus 1 cup for dusting
1 cup cold seltzer water
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Kosher salt
Peanut oil, for frying
2 red bell peppers, sliced into strips
2 avocados, peeled and sliced thick
1 lemon, sliced very thin
12 green beans
8 shiitake mushrooms, halved
4 scallions

Steps:

  • Make the dipping sauce: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Set aside to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Prepare the shrimp: Butterfly the shrimp by cutting down the back, being careful not to cut all the way through. Open the shrimp like a book and rinse well with cold water.
  • Make the Tempura batter: Put the flour in a bowl and whisk in the seltzer to get out all the lumps. Add the egg yolks and blend it in well. Flavor with sesame oil and a pinch of salt. The batter should be the consistency of heavy cream.
  • Time to fry: Heat about 2 inches of peanut oil to 375 degrees F in a wok or deep skillet. Dry the shrimp and vegetables well. Dust them with flour to soak up any remaining moisture and shake off the excess. Dip them into the batter one by one. Drop 4 or 5 pieces at a time in the hot oil, do not overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown, turning once, about 3 minutes. To keep the oil clean between batches, skim off the small bits of batter that float in the oil. Remove the fried shrimp and vegetables from the oil and drain on paper towels; season them with salt. Serve with the dipping sauce.

TEMPURA



Tempura image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 egg yolk
1 cup ice water
1 cup rice flour
1/2 cup mirin or sake
1/2 cup Tamari soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup grated daikon radish
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 tablespoons sesame oil, for flavoring frying oil
1 cup flour, for dusting
1/2 pound large shrimp, cleaned, tails on
1/2 pound scallops
1 cup broccoli florets
1 sweet potato, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally in strips
4 ounces Chinese green beans, ends trimmed
4 ounces mushrooms
5 stalks asparagus, ends trimmed
1 red bell pepper, cut in strips
2 Japanese eggplants, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, lightly beat egg yolk and pour in ice water, slightly mix. Add the flour all at once, stroke a few times with a fork just until ingredients are loosely combined. The batter should be somewhat lumpy.
  • 4 servings
  • In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, combine mirin, soy sauce and sugar. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until sugar dissolves. Transfer to a bowl, add grated radish and ginger just before serving.
  • Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 375 degrees F in a wok or deep-fryer. Flavor with sesame oil. Dry the vegetables well. Dust shrimp and vegetables in flour to soak up remaining moisture, shake off excess. Dip the shrimp and vegetables into the batter one by one. Drop 6 pieces at a time in hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown, turning once, about 3 minutes. To keep the oil clean, skim the small bits of batter that float in the oil between batches. Remove the fried pieces from the oil and drain on a paper towel for a few seconds. Serve with dipping sauce.

SHRIMP TEMPURA WITH DIPPING SAUCE



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Cooks Illustrated May 2009. I'm including all three types of dipping sauce that were presented as options in the magazine.

Provided by LaJuneBug

Categories     Japanese

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

3 quarts vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (8 to 12 per pound)
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 large egg
1 cup vodka (see note)
1 cup seltzer water
kosher salt
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons mirin
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 teaspoon) or 1 garlic clove, pressed through garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 scallion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lime, juice of
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili sauce (Thai-style chili sauce, like sriracha)
1 tablespoon lime, juice of
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 200 degrees. In large, heavy Dutch oven fitted with clip-on candy thermometer, heat oil over high heat to 385 degrees, 18 to 22 minutes.
  • While oil heats, make 2 shallow cuts about ¼ inch deep and 1 inch apart on underside of each shrimp. Whisk flour and cornstarch together in large bowl. Whisk egg and vodka together in second large bowl. Whisk seltzer water into egg mixture.
  • When oil reaches 385 degrees, pour liquid mixture into bowl with flour mixture and whisk gently until just combined (it is OK if small lumps remain). Submerge half of shrimp in batter. Using tongs, remove shrimp from batter 1 at a time, allowing excess batter to drip off, and carefully place in oil (temperature should now be at 400 degrees). Fry, stirring with chopstick or wooden skewer to prevent sticking, until light brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt. Once paper towels absorb excess oil, place shrimp on wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet and place in oven.
  • Return oil to 400 degrees, about 4 minutes, and repeat with remaining shrimp. Serve immediately with Dipping Sauce.
  • NOTE: Do not omit the vodka; it is critical for a crisp coating. For safety, use a Dutch oven with a capacity of at least 7 quarts. Be sure to begin mixing the batter when the oil reaches 385 degrees (the final temperature should reach 400 degrees). It is important to maintain a high oil temperature throughout cooking. If you are unable to find colossal shrimp (8-12 per pound), jumbo (16-20) or extra-large (21-25) may be substituted. Fry smaller shrimp in three batches, reducing the cooking time to 1½ to 2 minutes per batch. See Straighten Out Your Shrimp below for tips on preventing the shrimp from curling.
  • DIPPING SAUCE: Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl.

SOY-SAKE SHRIMP WITH GINGER AïOLI



Soy-Sake Shrimp with Ginger Aïoli image

Provided by Joe Dion

Categories     Ginger     Shellfish     Soy     Appetizer     Marinate     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Seafood     Shrimp     Spring     Summer     Soy Sauce     Bon Appétit     South Carolina     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 6 first-course or 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup soy sauce
2 green onions, chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sake or dry Sherry
1 tablespoon golden brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, chopped
24 deveined peeled uncooked large shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
Cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, green onions, 4 tablespoons oil, vinegar, sake, brown sugar, and garlic in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish; whisk marinade to blend. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour, turning shrimp occasionally.
  • Blend mayonnaise and ginger in food processor until smooth. Transfer ginger aioli to small bowl and refrigerate.
  • Drain marinade from shrimp into small saucepan; bring to boil. Whisk 2 tablespoons boiled marinade into ginger aioli; reserve remaining boiled marinade.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; sauté until just opaque in center, about 4 minutes. Mound rice in center of plates. Arrange shrimp around rice; drizzle with ginger aioli. Serve, passing reserved boiled marinade.

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp will give your tempura a better flavor and texture than frozen shrimp. If you must use frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before using.
  • Use a light touch when coating the shrimp: Don't over-coat the shrimp with batter, or they will be greasy and heavy. Just a thin coating is all that is needed.
  • Fry the shrimp in hot oil: The oil should be between 350 and 375 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oil is too hot, the shrimp will burn. If the oil is too cool, the shrimp will be greasy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When frying the shrimp, don't overcrowd the pan. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the shrimp will not cook evenly.
  • Drain the shrimp on paper towels: After frying the shrimp, drain them on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately: Tempura is best served immediately after it is fried. The shrimp will lose their crispiness if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Shrimp tempura is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. By following these tips, you can make sure that your shrimp tempura is crispy, flavorful, and perfect every time. Serve it with a dipping sauce of your choice, such as soy sauce, sake, or ponzu sauce.

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