Tempura Squid and Prawns with Coriander Salsa

Seafood in crisp tempura batter served with a fresh coriander and mint spicy salsa dressing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 605.1 kcals 2420.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 36.5 grams 145.8 grams
Fat 30.1 grams 120.2 grams
Protein 48.9 grams 195.4 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
2
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Soy Sauce
light
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
Fruits
2
piece
Lime
one for juice, one for wedges
1
piece
Lime
juice only
Liquids
2
tbsp
Shaoxing Rice Wine
or dry sherry
1
tbsp
Shaoxing Rice Wine
or dry sherry
NutsSeeds
1
handful
Coriander
leaves, roughly chopped
1
handful
Mint
leaves, roughly chopped
1
clove
Garlic
sliced
OilsFats
1
litre
Oil
for deep-fat frying
2
tbsp
1
tbsp
Seafood
500
g
Squid
cleaned, cut into strips
500
g
King Prawns
raw, shelled
Vegetables
3
piece
Spring Onion
finely sliced
1
piece
Red Chilli
roughly chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
sliced, for salsa

Steps

  • Heat the oil in a pan or deep-fat fryer to 180°C.
  • Mix squid and prawns with soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, and lime juice.
  • Blend half the herbs and all other salsa ingredients into a fine purée.
  • Coat the seafood thoroughly with cornflour until sticky.
  • Fry seafood in batches for two minutes until crisp and cooked through.
  • Drain on kitchen paper and place on a platter.
  • Drizzle with dressing and garnish with herbs, spring onions, and chilli.
  • Serve immediately with lime wedges.