Dinner for 3
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Rice
Basmati rice cooks with garlic and lime, then joins seasoned shrimp, butter, and cilantro for a quick one-pan dinner.
$12.91for 4 servings
$3.23 per serving$12.91 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.97Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1.25 | $0.75Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 0.9 lb | $6.99Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.68 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 14 oz shrimp
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- salt (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 1/2 lime (optional)
Steps
- Rinse the basmati rice, then combine it with water and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the rice to a boil, cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the garlic for 1 minute.
- Season the shrimp with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, then cook for 4 to 6 minutes until opaque and 145 F.
- Fluff the rice and stir in the lime juice and cilantro, then serve it with the shrimp.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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