Description
Crispy Halibut Tempura featuring fresh fish in a light, airy batter, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh halibut, skinless fillets
- 1 cup tempura batter mix (or all-purpose flour and cornstarch)
- 1 cup ice-cold water
- Ice cubes
- Vegetable oil for frying (like canola or peanut oil)
Instructions
- Cut the halibut into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch thick.
- In a bowl, combine 1 cup of tempura mix with 1 cup of ice-cold water. Stir gently until just combined.
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet, filling it about 2 inches high, and heat to 350°F.
- Dip each piece of halibut into the batter, shaking off excess before placing it in the hot oil.
- Fry the fish in batches for 3-4 minutes, flipping once until golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the halibut and let it drain on paper towels. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Keep the batter cold for a lighter tempura. Don’t overcrowd the pan during frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: halibut, tempura, fried fish, seafood, Japanese recipes, family meals