Description
A crispy and flavorful Halibut Tempura that brings comfort and elegance to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh halibut fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup tempura batter mix
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Sea salt (for seasoning)
- Optional veggies (sweet potatoes, zucchini, bell peppers)
Instructions
- Pat halibut fillets dry and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk tempura batter mix with cold sparkling water until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip halibut pieces in batter and fry in small batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels, sprinkle with sea salt.
- Prepare a dipping sauce with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds.
- Serve warm with a wedge of lemon or lime.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of beer to the batter or serving with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: halibut, tempura, seafood, appetizer, fried fish