Dinner for 4
Shrimp Scampi Packets
Shrimp, asparagus, and tomatoes bake in sealed packets with garlic, lemon, butter, wine, and seasonings.
$11.33for 4 servings
$2.83 per serving$11.33 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: themodernproper.com
- 33 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 | 0.75 lb | $5.99Typical price |
| Asparagus$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.75Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.59Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.15Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.01Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.33 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb large or extra-large shrimp
- 1/2 lb thin asparagus
- 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
- 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 tsp sea salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 large lemon
- 4 cloves garlic very thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- cooked butter noodles (optional)
- italian parsley (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F.
- Cut the asparagus into bite-size pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Whisk the oil, white wine, lemon juice, brown sugar, red pepper, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl.
- Toss the shrimp, asparagus, tomatoes, and sliced garlic with the seasoned oil.
- Divide the mixture among four large foil sheets, top each with butter and lemon slices, and seal the packets.
- Bake the packets for 15 minutes, until the shrimp reach 145 F and flake easily.
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
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