This page requires that scripting be enabled in your browser to function properly. If you need help enabling scripting, please vist our
technical FAQ page.

- - Ultimate Chocolate Dessert See the easy way to make a rich, creamy, no-bake chocolate dessert. »
- - Valentine’s Day Recipes Tasty treats for the lips you love. »
- - Top Healthy Recipes Keep flavor high, calories low. »
- - Menu Planner A year's worth of menus costs less than one take-out dinner. »

Tempura Shrimp

By: Jackie Smith

"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!"

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

389 Saves

What to Drink?
	Sparkling Wine
	Smirnoff Lemon Drop Martini
	Tart Grapefruit Cooler

Prep Time:
5 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
2 Hrs 15 Min

Servings (Help)

US Metric Calculate

Original Recipe Yield 2 to 3 servings

Ingredients

32 vanilla wafers, crushed
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup apricot nectar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 cups vegetable oil
3/4 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

Directions

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