Dinner for 4
Bahia Prawn Coconut Stew
Prawns simmer with tomatoes, peppers, coconut milk, garlic, and spices after a short lime marinade.
$13.37for 4 servings
$3.34 per serving$13.37 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
Latin AmericanDairy-freeGluten-freeFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.93Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.68Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.24Typical price |
| Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical | 14 oz | $2.01Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.37 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 450 g raw king prawns
- 75 ml lime juice
- 3 cloves chopped garlic
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 chopped spring onions
- 1 onion
- 1 chopped red pepper
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 2 tsp paprika
- 3 chopped plum tomatoes
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander
Steps
- Marinate the prawns with lime juice and chopped garlic for 10 minutes.
- Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, spring onions, and red pepper for 8 minutes.
- Stir in the chilli flakes, paprika, and tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the coconut milk and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Add the prawns and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until opaque and 145 F.
- Stir in the coriander and season with salt and pepper.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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