Dinner for 5
Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Seasoned shrimp cook in a hot skillet, then join crisp cabbage, corn, peppers, and herbs for taco filling.
Typical price
$11.34for 4 servings
$2.84 per serving$11.34 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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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 5servings (the source says 8, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $11.98Typical price |
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.09Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.18 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb jumbo shrimp
- 1 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- fresh ground black pepper and sea salt
- 3 cups cabbage
- 1 ears corn
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup green onion
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- optional for serving: remoulade sauce
- optional for serving: warm tortillas
- optional for toppings: sliced jalapeños
Steps
- Toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, pepper, salt, and one tablespoon olive oil.
- Slice the cabbage, remove the corn kernels, and chop the parsley, green onion, and jalapeño.
- Mix the vegetables with cumin, sugar, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp in a large skillet over medium-high heat for four minutes per side, until opaque and 145 F.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet, then fill them with slaw and shrimp.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
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