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Ingredients
| vanilla wafers: 32 wafers (crushed) |
| eggs: 1 (beaten) |
| water: 3/4 cup |
| canned apricot nectar: 1/3 cup |
| cornstarch: 2 tsp |
| light brown sugar (packed): 1/4 cup |
| red wine vinegar: 3 Tbl |
| ketchup: 1 Tbl |
| vegetable oil: 2 cups |
| raw shrimp: 0.75 lb (peeled and deveined) |
Tempura Shrimp
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"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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Prep Time
5 min -
Cook Time
10 min -
Servings
6 serving(s)
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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.