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Tempura Shrimp

SUBMITTED 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!"
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This recipe has been rated 6 times with an average star rating of 2.0
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

  1. In a small bowl mix vanilla wafers, egg, and water until well blended. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 2 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN 
I wasn't real keen on the vanilla cookie part, so I decided to scrap it. I used rice flour... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 15, 2003 by MMOK 
It should have been included in the recipe how shrimps can be "starightened" during cooking MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 2 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 20, 2003 by marnodegi 
I followed the recipe exactly as written and thought it was super. My husband loved it. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 2 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 11, 2003 by SGTJAY8 
I think it is easier to use a Tempura Mix in lieu of Vanilla Cracker. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 24, 2004 by DENEKA 
Buy tempura mix from your local Asian grocery store- much easier and a lot better. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Tempura Shrimp

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 921

  • Total Fat: 81.4g
  • Cholesterol: 122mg
  • Sodium: 228mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 14g

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