Shrimp Tempura with Cilantro

2006 Deep Fryer Manual_3 11/21/06 11:01 AM Page 29

4 servings

INGREDIENTS

16 large shrimp, peeled, cleaned and deveined, with tail intact 1 large or 2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced

4 or 5 sprigs cilantro leaves chopped

2 medium limes, juiced Salt

Tempura Batter:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 1/4 cups water

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped fine 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper Salt

Peanut oil, for frying

Fried Spinach Leaves, recipe follows on page 26

METHOD

1Arrange the shrimp on a large platter. Sprinkle with the minced jalapeno and the chopped cilantro. Pour the lime juice over and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, refrigerated. When ready to cook, season lightly with salt.

2In a small bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Whisk in the water until the batter is smooth (do not overbeat), and then add the remaining ingredients, seasoning with cayenne and salt to taste. If made earlier in the day, set the bowl into an ice bath.

3At serving time, in your Deep Fryer, heat the oil to 350º. Dip each shrimp into the batter and coat well. Carefully place no more than 6 shrimp into the oil with the basket already lowered and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or a flat strainer and drain on paper or clean toweling. Keep warm while preparing the remaining shrimp and the spinach.

PRESENTATION

Arrange a few fried spinach leaves on half of each of 4 plates. Place 4 shrimps on the other half and serve immediately.

Fried Spinach Leaves

4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 bunch spinach leaves Peanut oil

Salt

METHOD

1In your Deep Fryer, heat the peanut oil to 375°. Clean the spinach leaves well, trim and dry thoroughly. Fry until crisp and translucent, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on clean toweling. Season with salt to taste and serve immediately,

Note: As a single leaf garnish, you can substitute the Japanese oba leaf, which you can purchase in Japanese markets. The procedure is the same for small or large quantities of spinach. However, if cooking a large amount of spinach, fry in batches and keep warm in a low oven.