Dip each shrimp into the cold batter, letting any excess drip off.

This copycat recipe for allows you to recreate the popular appetizer at home. The dish features tempura-style shrimp tossed in a sweet and spicy garlic-soy sauce , served over lettuce with peanuts , crisp wontons , and a cucumber vinaigrette . Ingredients The Shrimp & Batter

Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Serve hot, with a cold lager or a crisp Chardonnay, and tell the story of the snowbound switchman’s luckiest meal.

(vegetable, canola, or peanut oil for deep frying) Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions Step 1: Cook the Sweet & Spicy Glaze

The secret to restaurant-style tempura is temperature contrast. Cold batter hitting hot oil causes the water molecules to expand rapidly, creating an ultra-light, airy crunch. Keep your club soda in the freezer until the moment you use it.

Excess moisture creates a barrier between the shrimp and the batter, causing the coating to turn soggy quickly.