Dinner for 2

Shrimp Spinach Salad

Name: Shrimp Spinach Salad
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/2 english cucumber; 1/4 red onion; 2 plum tomatoes; 2 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach; 1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 3 slices day-old bread; 1 1/2 tsp butter or oil; 8 oz raw shrimp; salt and pepper (optional); 3 tbsp quality extra virgin olive oil (optional); 2 tbsp red wine or white wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; fresh basil; sliced avocado

Cooked shrimp, crisp vegetables, toasted bread, spinach, avocado, and basil come together with a sharp garlic vinaigrette.

Typical price

$16.53for 4 servings

$4.13 per serving$16.53 for 4

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Photo: peasandcrayons.com

17 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Cucumbers$0.89 each typical	0.5	$0.45Typical price
Red onions$1.49/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.37Typical price
Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical	2 oz	$0.16Typical price
Spinach$0.35/oz typical	2.5 oz	$0.88Typical price
Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical	0.25	$0.45Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.10Typical price
Shrimp$7.99/lb typical	0.5 lb	$4.00Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
Avocados$1.29 each typical	0.5	$0.65Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.27

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperWine, beer and spirits

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1/2 english cucumber
1/4 red onion
2 plum tomatoes
2 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
3 slices day-old bread
1 1/2 tsp butter or oil
8 oz raw shrimp
salt and pepper (optional)
3 tbsp quality extra virgin olive oil (optional)
2 tbsp red wine or white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
fresh basil
sliced avocado

Steps

Chop the cucumber, onion, tomatoes, bread, garlic, and basil, and slice the avocado.
Whisk three tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat, then toast the bread for 3 minutes.
Cook the shrimp in the same skillet for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until opaque and 145 F.
Toss spinach, cucumber, onion, tomatoes, avocado, basil, shrimp, and bread with the vinaigrette.

Swaps

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