Appetizer for 8
Baked Coconut Shrimp
Large shrimp are coated with egg, cornstarch, and coconut, then baked until crisp and fully cooked.
$5.79for 4 servings
$1.45 per serving$5.79 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.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.10Typical price |
| Jelly or jam$0.16/oz typical | 5.5 oz | $0.88Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.59 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh jalapeno pepper
- 1/2 cup pineapple preserves
- 1 lb uncooked large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with cooking oil.
- Stir the lime juice and jalapeño into the pineapple preserves.
- Place the egg whites, cornstarch, and coconut in three separate shallow bowls.
- Coat each shrimp in cornstarch, dip it in egg white, and press it into the coconut.
- Arrange the shrimp on the baking sheet and lightly coat them with oil.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until golden and the shrimp reach 145°F.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
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