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Crispy Seafood Tendon Bowl

Shrimp and squid tempura over saucy noodles with a silky egg ribbon and scallion crunch. A weeknight version of tendon that skips the 60-minute braise and lands in under 25 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
24g
Crispy Seafood Tendon Bowl
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Ingredients

  • 6 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 5 oz squid, cleaned and cut into rings
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups neutral oil for frying
  • 3.5 oz instant ramen noodles (1 block)
  • 3 tbsp hon-mirin
  • 1 cup dashi or chicken broth
  • 2 stalks scallions, sliced thin

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat shrimp and squid dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F. Toss seafood in flour; shake off excess.

  3. 3

    Fry seafood in batches, 2–3 minutes per batch, until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Boil noodles in salted water until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain.

  5. 5

    In the same skillet, pour off most oil. Add mirin and broth; simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened.

  6. 6

    Toss noodles into sauce. Top with crispy seafood and scallions. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • heavy skillet or pot (10-inch minimum)
  • instant-read thermometer
  • paper towels
  • slotted spoon or spider strainer
  • small bowl for flour coating

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