Oven-Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Napa Cabbage–Cucumber Dill Slaw
Super crisp on the outside, juicy in the middle: oven-baked coconut shrimp (on sale) with a bright winter slaw of napa cabbage, cucumber, and dill. It’s weeknight-fun and feels like a getaway from January gray.
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- Kroger® Crunchy Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce Frozen 1 box (10 oz) $5.00 sale (reg $6.99), 10 oz
- Organic Napa Cabbage 3 cups thinly sliced (about 1/2 small head) $3.49/lb
- Organic Cucumber 1, halved and thinly sliced $1.69
- Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 2 tbsp chopped $2.49
- Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 1 small clove, grated or minced $1.99
- Organic Ginger Root 1 tsp grated $3.99/lb
- Lime (pantry) 1 (or 2 tbsp juice)
- Mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt 3 tbsp
- Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar (pantry) 1 tbsp
- Salt + pepper to taste
- Optional add-in: avocado 1, sliced for serving $4.99, 4 ct bag
Instructions
- Prep: Heat oven to the package temperature (usually 425°F). Line a sheet pan with parchment for easy cleanup.
- Bake shrimp: Arrange frozen coconut shrimp in a single layer. Bake until deeply golden and crisp, flipping once, about 12–16 minutes (follow box timing).
- Prep slaw: While shrimp bakes, thinly slice napa cabbage and cucumber. Chop dill. Grate garlic and ginger.
- Make dressing: In a bowl, whisk mayo (or yogurt) with lime juice, vinegar, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Taste—add more lime or a pinch of sugar if you want it rounder.
- Toss: Combine cabbage, cucumber, dill, and dressing. Let sit 5 minutes to lightly soften.
- Serve: Plate the crispy shrimp with the included sweet chili sauce (and/or your favorite hot sauce). Add a big mound of slaw and optional avocado slices.
Health notes: ~700–850 kcal per serving (depends on coconut amount and sauce). Healthiness: Moderate—baked (not fried) but still breaded; load up the slaw for fiber and crunch. Use yogurt in the sauce to lighten.
Drink pairing: Beer: a dry pilsner or wheat beer. Wine: an off-dry Washington Riesling (Columbia Valley) to match the sweet-heat dipping sauce.