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gluten free shrimp tempura recipe
Thriving Gluten Free

Gluten Free Shrimp Tempura

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This gluten free shrimp tempura recipe delivers all the light perfection of the classic Japanese dish without any gluten, dairy or eggs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 206

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Gluten Free 1:1 Flour
  • 1 cup Cornstarch or Tapioca Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • cups Cold Water
  • Oil for Frying

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Prep the Shrimp. Start by patting the shrimp dry with paper towels. Lightly season with salt and pepper, then dust with a tablespoon of cornstarch. This helps the gluten free batter stick better and results in a crispier coating.
  2. Make the Tempura Batter. In a medium bowl, mix your gluten free flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder and salt. Gently stir in the cold water. The batter should be slightly lumpy don’t overmix! A cold, lumpy batter creates the crispiest results.
  3. Heat the Oil. In a deep pot or fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Make sure your oil is hot enough before frying; too cool and the batter absorbs oil, too hot and it burns quickly.
  4. Fry the Shrimp. Dip each shrimp into the batter and gently place into the hot oil. Fry in batches- don’t overcrowd. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 905mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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