Do you like Shrimp Tempura and Ebi Fry (Japanese fried shrimp)? Do you ever wonder how the shrimp and prawns stay so straight when fried instead of curling up? Let me show you how to make this signature shape and clean the shrimp in my step-by-step tutorial below. It’s very easy to do!
Why Keep the Shrimp Straight?
This straight shape makes an attractive presentation, but it is also practical. It’s easier to pick up and bite into a straight piece of fried shrimp or dip it into tempura sauce or tartar sauce. A straight ingredient is also easier to coat evenly in the shrimp tempura batter or panko breadcrumbs and fry in the hot oil. This Japanese technique is very handy for certain dishes in Japanese cuisine that require this signature, elongated look. Shrimp Tempura
How To Prepare Shrimp and Prawns
Take the time to prepare and clean your shrimp and prawns. Here are the basic steps; see my tutorial below for detailed instructions and step-by-step photos. Ebi Fry
Shrimp Recipes You’ll Love
You can use these cleaned and prepared ingredients packed with protein in these popular Japanese dishes:
Shrimp Egg Rolls with Negi Miso (leek and miso) dipping sauce Sushi rolls like Dragon Roll Shrimp Tempura with Tentsuyu dipping sauce; try it in Nabeyaki Udon, Soba Noodle Soup, Tempura Bento, and Tendon (tempura rice bowl) Ebi Fry with Japanese Tartar Sauce; try it in Ebi Fry Bento
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