shrimp edamame kakiage tempura melt

Recipe by
Hidemi Walsh
Plainfield, IN

I am Japanese and love to cook tempura. Shrimp Kakiage Tempura is my favorite. I thought tempura would make good sandwiches. I was right.

yield 4 serving(s)
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For shrimp edamame kakiage tempura melt

  • 1/4
    small sweet onion
  • 16
    fresh medium shrimp, peeled deveined and tail removed
  • 1/3 c
    edamame, shelled
  • 4 Tbsp
    mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp
    horseradish wasabi paste
  • 1 tsp
    soy sauce
  • 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c
    cornstarch
  • 1/3 c
    cold water
  • canola oil for deep-fry
  • 4 slice
    swiss cheese
  • 4
    sandwich rolls, split

How To Make shrimp edamame kakiage tempura melt

  • 1
    Chop onion. Cut each shrimp into 2-3.
  • 2
    Make sauce. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, soy sauce and wasabi paste.
  • 3
    In a medium-large bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, cornstarch and water. (not mix too much)
  • 4
    Put shrimp, edamame and onions into the flour mixture bowl. Mix to combine.
  • 5
    In a large work or fry pan, heat enough canola oil to deep-fry kakiage tempura. Divide the shrimp mixture into four, scoop with slotted spoon and drop into the oil one by one. Deep-fry over medium heat until lightly brown and crisp. (about 5 minutes) Turn and deep-fry the other side until lightly brown and crisp. (about 4 minutes) Drain on paper towels.
  • 6
    Spread the sauce on the bottom of each roll, put 1 kakiage tempura and 1 slice swiss cheese on top. Assemble 3 more sandwiches. Then place sandwiches on a baking sheet with the top of the rolls. Broil in the oven until cheese melt.
  • 7
    Take the baking pan out of the oven, put the top of each roll to close each sandwich. Serve immediately,

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