Camaron Rebosado
Camaron Rebosado is a Filipino-style crispy breaded shrimp quite similar to Japanese shrimp tempura. It is made of marinated shrimp or prawns dipped in a lightly seasoned batter and deep-fried until golden and crunchy! Usually served with a sweet and sour sauce, it makes a great appetizer or main dish paired with steamed rice.
Servings: 4
Calories: 247kcal
Ingredients
- 500 grams medium-sized tiger prawns shelled and deveined but tails-on
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon white ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon or calamansi juice
- 2-4 Tbsp Cornstarch for dredging
- Oil for deep frying
- Sweet Chili Sauce for dipping
BATTER
- ¼ cup ice cold water
- 1 medium egg
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt - adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon white ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with salt and lemon juice and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat enough oil for deep frying, about 2-3 inches, in a small pot or deep pan/ saucepan over medium heat.
- While oil is heating up, sift together the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in a bowl. Add the salt and ground pepper and mix.
- Add the egg and cold water and whisk into a smooth batter.
- Take a prawn by the tail and dredge it in cornstarch covering both sides then dip it in the batter and then deep fry in the hot oil. Deep fry 3-4 pieces at a time turning them several times using a slotted spoon to achieve even cooking. Cook until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked prawns to a paper towel or oil draining rack to remove excess oil.
- Arrange on a serving dish and serve while hot and crispy with sweet chili sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 1316mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg