Dinner for 3
Shrimp Cakes with Lemon Aioli
$14.22for 425 minServes 3
Chopped shrimp and mozzarella form tender skillet cakes, served with a bright lemon mayonnaise and garlic sauce.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
 | Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.67 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepperFlourOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $$$typical cost tier
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Typical price
$3.56 per serving$14.22 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 large raw shrimp
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp parsley (optional)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (optional)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp light olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
Steps
- Peel and finely chop the shrimp, then mix it with mozzarella, egg, one-quarter cup mayonnaise, parsley, salt, pepper, and flour.
- Stir the remaining mayonnaise with lemon zest, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl.
- Shape the shrimp mixture into small cakes while heating the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the cakes for 4 minutes per side, until firm and the centers reach 145 F.
- Serve the hot shrimp cakes with the lemon aioli.
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