Whole30 Classic Tempura

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly light, this Whole30 Classic Tempura is a better-for-you twist on the beloved Japanese favorite. Featuring a gluten-free batter made with coconut flour and sparkling water, this recipe keeps things paleo-friendly while still delivering that signature crunch. Wild-caught shrimp and a vibrant medley of vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots are coated in a savory batter spiced with garlic, black pepper, and sea salt, then fried to perfection in coconut or avocado oil. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for satisfying your fried food cravings in a Whole30-compliant way. Serve it fresh and hot with your favorite dipping sauce for an appetizer or centerpiece that's sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut flour
• 1 cup sparkling water
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots)
• 1 pound wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups coconut oil or avocado oil for frying

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables. Slice the bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots into thin strips that are about 3 inches long. Set aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, sparkling water, egg, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until a smooth batter forms.

Step 3

Heat the coconut oil or avocado oil in a deep pot or deep-fryer over medium-high heat. The oil should reach about 350°F (175°C) to ensure a crispy coating.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, dip each piece of vegetable or shrimp into the batter, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.

Step 5

Carefully place the battered vegetables and shrimp into the hot oil. Avoid overcrowding the pot; fry in batches if necessary.

Step 6

Fry each batch for 2-3 minutes or until the tempura turns golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked tempura to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 7

Continue frying the remaining batches, ensuring the oil regains the appropriate temperature between each batch.

Step 8

Serve the Whole30 tempura immediately with your favorite compliant dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1830.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5324.6

Total Fat 502.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 426.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 1081.8mg	0%
Sodium 3568.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 61.0g	0%
Total Sugars 31.8g
Protein 145.6g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 384.7mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 3227.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 81.1%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 8.5%