Dinner for 6

Shrimp Avocado Salad with avocados

Name: Shrimp Avocado Salad with avocados
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 lb 3 to 4 medium roma tomatoes; 1/2 english cucumber or 3 smaller garden cucumbers; 1/2 red onion; 2 avocados; 1 cup corn kernels; 1 romaine lettuce; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 lb large raw shrimp; 1 tsp cajun spice; 2 cloves garlic; 1 pinch salt; 3 tbsp olive oil; juice of 1 large lemon; 1/2 bunch cilantro; 1 tsp sea salt or 3/4 tsp table salt; 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

$11.80for 420 minServes 6

Cajun shrimp cook with garlic, then join crisp lettuce, vegetables, avocado, corn, lemon, and cilantro in a fresh salad.

Photo: natashaskitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.99Typical price
	Cucumbers$0.89 each typical	0.5	$0.45Typical price
	Red onions$1.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.74Typical price
	Avocados$1.29 each typical	2	$2.58Typical price
	Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical	5 oz	$0.45Typical price
	Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical	1	$2.49Typical price
	Butter$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Shrimp$7.99/lb typical	1 lb	$7.99Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.5	$0.74Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$17.70

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

20 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.95 per serving$11.80 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 lb 3 to 4 medium roma tomatoes
1/2 english cucumber or 3 smaller garden cucumbers
1/2 red onion
2 avocados
1 cup corn kernels
1 romaine lettuce
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 lb large raw shrimp
1 tsp cajun spice
2 cloves garlic
1 pinch salt
3 tbsp olive oil
juice of 1 large lemon
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 tsp sea salt or 3/4 tsp table salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Steps

Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocados, romaine, and cilantro.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the shrimp, Cajun spice, garlic, and a pinch of salt.
Cook the shrimp for 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until opaque and cooked to 145 F.
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Add the vegetables, avocado, corn, romaine, cilantro, and cooked shrimp, then toss gently with the dressing.

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