Dinner for 4
Shrimp Orzo
Shrimp, orzo, asparagus, and tomatoes cook together with garlic, broth, lemon, and parmesan for a complete skillet dinner.
Typical price
$19.58for 4 servings
$4.89 per serving$19.58 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.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $11.98Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
| Asparagus$3.49/lb typical | a little | $0.13Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 11 oz | $3.18Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.10Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.58 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb large shrimp
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp morton kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
Steps
- Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat one tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer the shrimp to a plate and melt the butter in the skillet.
- Cook the garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the orzo and broth, then simmer for 8 minutes.
- Add the asparagus and tomatoes, then simmer for 5 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in the shrimp, parmesan, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and basil, then cook until the shrimp reaches 145 F.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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