Dinner for 4
Cilantro Pistachio Shrimp Pasta
$16.23for 445 minServes 4
Linguine and shrimp are tossed with a creamy cilantro pistachio pesto made with lime, jalapeno, garlic, and goat cheese.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.75$1.49 each typical | 0.75 | $0.93Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 2.75 oz$0.70/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.92Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Shrimp, 1 lb$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
 | Pasta, 10 oz$0.10/oz typical | 10 oz | $1.00Typical price |
 | Feta, 4 oz$0.70/oz typical | 4 oz | $2.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.23 | ||
Swaps
- Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
Typical price
$4.06 per serving$16.23 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.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup shelled roasted pistachios
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 lime
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb raw shrimp
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- freshly ground salt and pepper
- 10 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 4 oz goat cheese
- chopped fresh cilantro
- chopped roasted pistachios
Steps
- Blend the cilantro, pistachios, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, water, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package time, then reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, season the shrimp with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes until they reach 145 F.
- Add the pesto and goat cheese to the skillet and stir over low heat until the cheese softens.
- Toss in the drained pasta and enough reserved water to coat, then top with cilantro and pistachios.
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