Dinner for 4
Quinoa Shrimp Fried Rice
Cooked quinoa, shrimp, vegetables, eggs, and seasonings stir-fry together for a quick fried rice-style meal.
$11.55for 4 servings
$2.89 per serving$11.55 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.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ChineseDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $5.99Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 10 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.75 | $0.89Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.55 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSoy sauceWine, beer and spiritsAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white quinoa
- 12 oz medium shrimp
- 6 tsp olive oil
- salt
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots blend
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame
- 3/4 cup chopped green onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp peeled and finely minced ginger
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Steps
- Rinse the quinoa, place it in a saucepan with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt, and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes, until opaque and 145 F.
- Transfer the shrimp to a plate, add 2 teaspoons olive oil, and stir-fry the peas, carrots, edamame, green onions, garlic, and ginger for 5 minutes.
- Push the vegetables aside, add the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, and scramble the eggs until firm.
- Add the cooked quinoa, shrimp, soy sauce if using, mirin, and sesame oil, then stir-fry for 3 minutes.
- Fold in the cilantro, season with salt, and serve.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
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