Fried Broccoli Tempura with Garlic Parmesan Aioli
Fried broccoli bites coated in a crispy tempura batter served with a zesty garlic parmesan aioli. This simple dish only takes 30 minutes and makes a delicious appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Fried Broccoli Tempura
- ½ pound broccoli cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup ice cold water
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- canola oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon parsley chopped
Garlic Parmesan Aioli
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese grated
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the garlic parmesan aioli ingredients and set aside.
- In a wide skillet, heat 1 inch of oil on medium high heat to 400°F.
- While the oil is heating up, prepare the batter. In a small bowl, mix flour, cold water, salt, and black pepper together. The tempura batter should be the consistency of thin pancake batter and small clumps are fine. Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time if it's too thick, or 1 tablespoon of flour at a time if it's too thin.
- Dip the broccoli florets into the batter and let the excess drip back into the bowl.
- Fry for 3-5 minutes on each side then drain on a wire rack. Season with salt and repeat with remaining broccoli.
- Spread the garlic parmesan aioli on a plate and place the broccoli on top. Garnish with lemon zest, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and parsley.
Notes
- Nutrition estimate does not include oil absorbed during frying.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 165mgPotassium: 223mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 378IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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