How to Make Kirkland Signature Tempura Shrimp

Kirkland Signature shrimp tempura is prepared frozen shrimp tempura that you can purchase from Costco. Once cooked, the shrimp is crispy and delicious. They are also very easy to cook. In less than 10 minutes, you will have crispy and warm tempura shrimp ready to eat with hot dipping sauce.

Costco Shrimp Tempura

Where to Buy Kirkland Signature Shrimp Tempura

You can find Kirkland Signature shrimp tempura in any Costco store. You can find them in almost any supermarket around the USA, Canada, and the UK as well.

You can also buy Kirkland Signature shrimp tempura online from the Costco website.

Kirkland Signature's Shrimp Tempura Ingredients

Kirkland Signature shrimp is simply shrimp covered with tempura batter. This tempura batter is made with water flour, starch, and oil.

Below is a complete list of Kirkland Signature's shrimp tempura ingredients:

SHRIMP, WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, TAPIOCA STARCH, CORN STARCH, PALM OIL, RICE FLOUR, SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BETA CAROTENE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, RIBOFLAVIN. CONTAINS CRUSTACEAN SHELLFISH (SHRIMP), WHEAT.

How Long to Cook Kirkland Signature Shrimp Tempura

Cooking Kirkland Signature shrimp tempura takes between 7 to 10 minutes in the oven at 400 F, 3 to 5 minutes in the air fryer, and about 3 minutes in the deep fryer. However, you can also cook them in the microwave which should only take 3 minutes.

Costco Shrimp Tempura, Kirkland Signature

Should I Thaw Kirkland Signature Tempura Shrimp Before Cooking?

No, the best way to cook Kirkland Signature shrimp tempura is from frozen. You don't need to thaw them, because it may destroy the tempura batter and you will not get the crispy texture you want.

How to Cook Kirkland Signature Shrimp Tempura in the Oven

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Place the shrimp on a baking sheet and put it in the oven.
  3. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes.
  4. Serve with dipping sauce.

Cooking Kirkland Signature shrimp tempura in the oven takes between 7 to 10 minutes at 400 F.

How to Cook Kirkland Signature Shrimp Tempura in the Air Fryer

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 F and spray some oil on the basket to prevent sticking.
  2. Place the shrimp in the basket.
  3. Cook for 2 minutes, flip and cook again for another 2 minutes.
  4. Serve with dipping sauce.

Cooking Kirkland Signature shrimp tempura in the air fryer takes between 3 to 5 minutes at 400 F.

How to Cook Kirkland Signature Shrimp Tempura in the Deep Fryer

  1. Preheat oil to 350 F in a deep fryer.
  2. Submerge the shrimp in the hot oil and cook them for 2 ½ to 3 minutes.
  3. Remove the shrimp from the oil, drain them on an absorbent paper towel, and allow them to stand for 2 to 3 minutes before serving them.

Cooking Kirkland Signature shrimp tempura in the deep fryer takes between 2 to 3 minutes at 350 F.

Costco Shrimp Tempura Instructions

How to Cook Kirkland Signature's Shrimp Tempura in the Microwave

  1. Place the shrimp on a microwave-safe plate.
  2. Cook for 2 minutes on high.
  3. Flip and cook for 1 minutes or until warmed through.
  4. Serve and enjoy.

Cooking Kirkland Signature's shrimp tempura in the oven takes between 3 to 4 minutes on high.

How to Warm Kirkland Signature's Shrimp Tempura Dipping Sauce

There are two ways to warm Kirkland Signature shrimp tempura dipping sauce. The first way is to heat some water and then put the dipping sauce pack in the hot water for about 3 to 4 minutes.

The second way is to warm the dipping sauce in the microwave for about 2 minutes.

How to Store Kirkland Signature Shrimp Tempura

If you have some leftover Kirkland Signature shrimp tempura and you want to store it for the next couple of days, you can simply put the shrimp into a glass container and then place them in the fridge or the freezer. The shrimp can last in the fridge for 2 days and in the freezer for a month.

However, if you didn't cook the shrimp yet, simply place them in a glass container or back in the box and place them in the freezer for up to 2 months.

What to Serve With Kirkland Signature Shrimp Tempura

The best way to serve Kirkland Signature shrimp tempura is with dipping sauce, such as ketchup, mayonnaise, or any ready-made sauce. If you have a couple of minutes to make a homemade dipping sauce, try yum yum sauce or Boom Boom Sauce.

Also, you can serve the shrimp tempura with a side dish like salad, mashed potatoes, or fries.

Here is a list of the best sauces and side dishes to serve with Kirkland Signature shrimp tempura:

Sauces:

Side Dish: