Appetizer for 20
Firecracker Shrimp with pie crust
Shrimp wrapped in crisp wrappers are fried until cooked, then coated with sweet and sour sauce.
Typical price
$2.57for 4 servings
$0.64 per serving$2.57 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.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 20servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ChineseDairy-freeBudgetAppetizersSnacks
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
| Pie crust, puff pastry, wonton wrappers$3.49 each typical | 1 | $3.49Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.85 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Relish, dressings, steak sauceOlive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled with tail left on
- 20 spring roll/egg roll wrappers
- 1 cup sweet and sour sauce
- canola oil for frying (optional)
- salt & pepper
Steps
- Pat the shrimp dry and season them with salt and pepper.
- Place one shrimp on each wrapper, fold the wrapper around it, and seal the edge with water.
- Heat 2 inches of canola oil to 350 F in a deep, heavy pan.
- Fry the wrapped shrimp in batches for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until golden and the shrimp reach 145 F.
- Warm the sweet and sour sauce in a small saucepan for 3 minutes.
- Drain the fried shrimp on a paper towel and toss them with the warm sauce.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
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