Ingredients for - Crispy Shrimp Tempura

1. Vegetable oil for frying 2 cups
2. All-purpose flour 1 cup
3. Cornstarch 2 tablespoons
4. Salt 1 pinch
5. Water 1 cup
6. Egg yolk 1 large
7. Egg whites, lightly beaten 2 large
8. Medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on 1 pound

How to cook deliciously - Crispy Shrimp Tempura

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt together in a large bowl; make a well in the center. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Pour water and egg yolk into the well and mix just until moistened; batter will be lumpy. Stir in egg whites. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Dip one shrimp at a time into batter to coat; do not batter tails. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

When three shrimp have been battered, carefully place them into the deep fryer and fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

7 . Stage

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining shrimp, battering a few at a time while the previous batch is cooking. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios