Shrimp tempura with fast mustard sauce

Name: Shrimp tempura with fast mustard sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: ½ cup flour, plus more for dredging; neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed, for deep-frying; 12 large shrimp, peeled (and deveined if you like); 2 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon dry mustard, preferably Coleman’s; neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed, for deep-frying; neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed, for deep-frying; 1 tablespoon dry mustard, preferably Coleman’s; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

Simple to Spectacular

By Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Mark Bittman

Published 2000

About

This is a great all-purpose mustard sauce; it can be drizzled on any fried or grilled food for instant flavor.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon dry mustard, preferably Coleman’s
1 tablespoon sugar
neutral oil

Starter
Fish course
Pescatarian

Method

Combine the mustard, sugar, and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; whisk to blend thoroughly. Let sit while you proceed with the recipe.
Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or deep saucepan; use a thermometer to make sure the temperature stays between 350° and 375°F. Do not prepare the shrimp until the oil is ready.
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