Description
Dive into a culinary delight with the Juicy Flavorful Shrimp Tempura Burger, where crispy tempura shrimp meet soft brioche buns for a unique flavor explosion. Each bite combines crunchy textures and succulent seafood, enhanced by creamy avocado and spicy mayo. Perfect for gatherings or a special treat, this burger will elevate your dining experience and leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup tempura batter mix
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- 4 brioche buns
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha (for spicy mayo)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by thawing if frozen, rinsing under cold water, and patting dry. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix tempura batter according to package instructions or combine equal parts flour and cornstarch with cold sparkling water until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep saucepan to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each shrimp into the tempura batter, allowing excess to drip off. Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Toast brioche buns lightly on a skillet. Spread spicy mayo on both halves and layer with lettuce, fried shrimp, sliced avocado, and any additional toppings.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg