Paleo Classic Tempura
Experience the ultimate guilt-free indulgence with this Paleo Classic Tempura, a delightful spin on the traditional Japanese favorite. Perfectly crispy and golden, this recipe uses a blend of coconut flour and tapioca starch to create a light, gluten-free batter that clings beautifully to shrimp, zucchini, sweet potato, and broccoli. Sparkling water and a touch of baking soda ensure a delicate crunch in every bite, while avocado oil offers a healthy deep-frying option. Ready in just 35 minutes, this Paleo-friendly dish is a crowd-pleaser for appetizers or light meals, served best with your favorite Paleo dipping sauce. Enjoy a restaurant-quality tempura at home while staying true to your clean-eating lifestyle!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup coconut flour
- 0.5 cup tapioca starch
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.125 teaspoon baking soda
- 12 large, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 medium, sliced into rounds zucchini
- 1 small, peeled and thinly sliced sweet potato
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cups avocado oil
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, tapioca starch, and sea salt.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then stir it into the flour mixture until combined.
Step 3
Slowly pour in the sparkling water, whisking continuously to create a smooth batter.
Step 4
Stir in the baking soda just before frying to ensure maximum crispiness.
Step 5
In a deep saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Step 6
While the oil is heating, pat the shrimp and vegetables dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Step 7
Dip each piece of shrimp and slice of vegetable into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
Step 8
Carefully place a few pieces at a time into the hot oil, frying until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 9
Use a slotted spoon to transfer tempura to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 10
Repeat with the remaining ingredients, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan to maintain the oil temperature.
Step 11
Serve the tempura immediately for the best texture, with your choice of Paleo-friendly dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1667.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5354.4 |
| Total Fat 477.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 77.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 12.0g | |
| Cholesterol 726.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4838.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 203.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.8g | |
| Protein 80.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 68.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 401.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1589.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories