Appetizers • Jinbeh Lewisville
Shrimp Tempura
Lightly Battered and Fried to Golden Perfection
About Shrimp Tempura
The art of tempura is all about the batter. ours is whisper-light, mixed cold, and produces an incredibly crispy, lacy coating that shatters at the first bite. Whole shrimp are dipped and flash-fried until golden, keeping the shrimp inside perfectly juicy and sweet. Served with tempura dipping sauce (tentsuyu) with grated daikon.
The Jinbeh Story
At Jinbeh, we distinguish between tempura and agedashi: tempura uses a thicker batter for a satisfying crunch, while agedashi uses a lighter coating. Our vegetable tempura comes with warm tempura sauce, a light, delicate broth that lets each vegetable shine.
Origin & Tradition
Portuguese missionaries brought frying techniques to Japan in the 1500s. Japanese chefs refined the batter into something unique: whisper-thin, crispy, and almost greaseless.
🎪 The Experience
The tempura arrives still crackling from the fryer. Pick up a shrimp and watch the lacy batter catch the light. Dip it in warm tentsuyu sauce with a pinch of grated daikon. The first crunch is unforgettable.
🥗 Nutrition Spotlight
Shrimp tempura delivers approximately 200 calories per serving. The light batter absorbs less oil than Western frying methods, and the shrimp provides 16g lean protein.
Taste Profile
Flavor
Clean, sweet shrimp with a delicate, crispy batter
Texture
Shatteringly crispy and lacy exterior with juicy shrimp inside
Heat Level
How It's Prepared
Fresh shrimp are dipped in our ice-cold tempura batter. the key to achieving the signature light, lacy texture. Flash-fried at high temperature for just seconds until golden and crispy. Served immediately with warm tentsuyu dipping sauce and grated daikon radish.
Key Ingredients
💡 Pro Tip: Dip in the tentsuyu sauce with a bit of the grated daikon. the radish adds a fresh, spicy kick that cuts through the richness beautifully.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Jinbeh's tempura different?
The secret is in the batter. We mix ours ice-cold with minimal stirring. this creates air pockets that produce the signature light, lacy, shatteringly crispy coating. Mass-produced tempura uses thick batter; ours is whisper-thin and crunches beautifully.
Is tempura gluten-free?
No. traditional tempura batter contains wheat flour. If you have a gluten sensitivity, we recommend our edamame or seared tuna appetizer as alternatives.
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