Dinner for 4
Jalapeño Shrimp Cakes
$12.40for 430 minServes 4
Chopped shrimp combines with jalapeño, garlic, scallions, cilantro, and panko before browning in a skillet.
Photo: skinnytaste.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.51Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.07Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 4 | $2.40Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.65Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.40 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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Typical price
$3.10 per serving$12.40 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
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1 large jalapeño
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 scallions
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp panko
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 4 lime wedges
- 1/2 avocado
Steps
- Finely chop the shrimp, jalapeño, garlic, scallions, and cilantro.
- Mix the chopped ingredients with panko, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into eight small cakes.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the cakes for 4 minutes per side until golden and the shrimp reaches 145 F.
- Serve with lime wedges and sliced avocado.
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