Dinner for 4
Coconut Shrimp
Shrimp are coated in beer batter, coconut, and panko, then fried until golden and fully cooked.
Typical price
$9.44for 4 servings
$2.36 per serving$9.44 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
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.44 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Wine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup beer
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Steps
- Pat the shrimp dry and season them with salt.
- Mix one-half cup flour, baking powder, garlic powder, egg, and beer in a bowl.
- Place the remaining flour in one bowl and mix the coconut with panko in another.
- Coat each shrimp in flour, dip it into the batter, and press it into the coconut mixture.
- Heat one-half inch of cooking oil in a large skillet to 350 F.
- Fry the shrimp in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden and the centers reach 145 F.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
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