Dinner for 4
Shrimp Tacos with tortillas
Lime-seasoned shrimp fill corn tortillas with creamy avocado sauce, crisp cabbage, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
$15.87for 4 servings
$3.97 per serving$15.87 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
- 25 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.44Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.13Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.87 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 lb large shrimp
- 1 small avocado
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 white onion
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 8 corn tortillas
- lime wedges
- mexican hot sauce (optional)
Steps
- Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, and taco seasoning in a medium bowl.
- Coat the shrimp with the seasoning mixture and let them stand for 5 minutes.
- Mash the avocado, garlic, sour cream, salt, 2 tablespoons lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeño in a small bowl.
- Toss the cabbage, onion, and cilantro leaves together in a medium bowl.
- Cook the shrimp in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until they reach 145 F.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet, then fill them with cabbage, shrimp, and avocado sauce.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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