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Shrimp Tempura – A Delicious and Easy Recipe for the Stay at Home Parent

As a stay-at-home parent, the most important part of our day is making sure our family is well fed. With so many demands on our time, we often turn to quick and easy recipes that don’t require a lot of effort. Today, I’d like to share a delicious and easy recipe for shrimp tempura, which I learned from my mother-in-law. Not only does it make for a delicious meal, it also has a special story behind it.

It all began when I was pregnant with my first child. My mother-in-law, who had recently moved from Japan to the States, was eager to teach me how to cook Japanese cuisine. One of her go-to recipes was shrimp tempura, which she’d often make when we’d visit her home.

When I asked her why she loved this recipe so much, she told me about a fond memory she had growing up. As a young girl in Japan, she would often go to the local market with her mother to buy fresh shrimp for tempura. She said that her mother would fry the shrimp in batches while they were still alive, which made them extra crunchy and delicious.

This simple yet flavorful recipe has become a favorite in my household and I’m sure you will love it too! Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

Ingredients:
• 1 lb large fresh shrimp (cleaned and deveined)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups soda water
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp salt
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:
1) Begin by preparing the batter for the tempura by combining the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder and salt in one bowl. Then add the soda water to the bowl and mix until everything is well combined. You should have a thick batter with no lumps.
2) Heat up the vegetable oil in deep skillet or pot over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit (use an instant read thermometer to check).
3) Dip each shrimp into the batter and carefully place them into the hot oil. Fry each side until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side). Once finished, place them on a plate lined with paper towels to help absorb any excess oil.
4) Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce (I like soy sauce or sweet and sour sauce) and enjoy!

This easy yet delicious recipe for shrimp tempura has been passed down from my mother-in-law who grew up in Japan eating this as a child. Not only is it incredibly tasty, but it also brings back fond memories of her childhood that she loves to share with us every time we make it together. So if you’re looking for an easy yet delicious meal that your whole family can enjoy, then give this shrimp tempura recipe a try!