Description
Tempura Oysters with Wasabi Mayonnaise is a Japanese-inspired appetizer featuring lightly fried, crispy oysters served with a creamy, spicy wasabi mayo for an elegant, flavorful bite.
Ingredients
- 12 fresh shucked oysters, cleaned and drained
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for batter)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg yolk
- 3/4 cup ice-cold sparkling water
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tsp wasabi paste (to taste)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp soy sauce (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, wasabi paste, lemon juice, and soy sauce (if using). Chill until ready to serve.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Dust the oysters lightly with flour to help the batter stick.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, egg yolk, ice-cold sparkling water, and a pinch of salt. Stir briefly—do not overmix.
- Dip each floured oyster into the batter and fry immediately for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove oysters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with the chilled wasabi mayonnaise.
Notes
- Use sparkling water for a lighter, crispier tempura.
- Adjust wasabi to taste depending on desired spice level.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oysters with sauce
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
