Rock Shrimp Tempura Recipes

SKINNY CRISPY ROCK SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• If making tempura batter, whisk all ingredients together well.
• For tempura shrimp: In a bowl, place dethawed rock shrimp and toss with paprika, salt and pepper. Then place shrimp into tempura batter and toss. In another bowl, place panko bread crumbs. With tongs, take a few battered rock shrimp and place into the crumbs to coat. On a sheet pan sprayed well with cooking spray, arrange shrimp into one even layer.For pre-coated shrimp: In a bowl, spray frozen shrimp well with cooking spray. Toss coated rock shrimp with paprika, salt and pepper. On a sheet pan sprayed well with cooking spray, arrange shrimp into one even layer.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl mix together ingredients for the creamy spicy sauce, whisking in the sesame oil. Set aside.
• After 10 minutes in the oven, remove sheet pan and using tongs, flip over each shrimp. Bake for another 10 minutes.
• After another 10 minutes in the oven, remove shrimp from pan and gently place into the large bowl with the creamy sauce. Toss carefully to coat. Top with green onions and serve immediately!

ROCK SHRIMP WITH SPICY CREAMY SAUCE

Steps:

• Add enough oil in skillet to come 2 inches up the side of the pan. Heat oil to 375 degrees F.
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, heavy cream and Szechuan seasoning.
• Once oil is heated, in a large bowl combine tempura mix and ice water. Mixture will be thick and lumpy. Working in batches, dip rock shrimp in batter (shaking off any excess) and add to oil. Fry for 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove shrimp from oil and drain with a slotted spoon. Make sure oil temperature does not fall below 350 degrees F. Skim oil between batches.
• In a large bowl toss cooked shrimp in sauce until lightly coated. Serve warm on endive leaves. Top with french-fried onions.

ROCK SHRIMP TEMPURA

Steps:

• Start by placing a small pot full of oil on low heat, until heat reaches 375 on a candy thermometer. It is super important to use a candy thermometer when deep frying.
• Make the batter. In a bowl, mix the egg, cold water, and flour.
• In another bowl, add the panko crumbs.
• Dip the shrimp into the batter and then toss into the panko crumbs. Repeat with the rest of the shrimp.
• When the oil is hot enough (around 375 F), deep fry the shrimp until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. You may need to do this in batches.
• In a bowl, add the mayonnaise and sriracha and serve on the side.
• Garnish with chopped scallions or chives.

ROCK-SHRIMP-AND-ASPARAGUS TEMPURA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the salt, egg and 1 cup ice water. Sift the flour into the bowl and whisk until smooth. Fill another wide bowl with panko. Dredge the rock shrimp a few pieces at a time in batter, then panko. Set on a plate. Repeat with remaining shrimp and asparagus.
• Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep, heavy pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot enough to toast a panko crumb in 30 seconds, add the shrimp, a few pieces at a time. Fry until golden brown on all sides, less than two minutes, then remove to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with the remaining shrimp and asparagus. Serve immediately with a wedge of lemon or ponzu (recipe below).