Dinner for 10
Spicy Shrimp Tacos
Seasoned shrimp cook quickly in a skillet, then fill warm corn tortillas with cabbage, cilantro, lime, and avocado sauce.
$5.00for 4 servings
$1.25 per serving$5.00 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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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.56Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 3 | $1.80Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.11Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.45Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.50 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1 package 6-inch corn tortillas
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- finely shredded green cabbage (optional)
- fresh chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 1/2 limes
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 lime
- salt (optional)
- 1 avocado
- 1 1/2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime
- 3/4 jalapeno
- salt (optional)
Steps
- Blend the avocado, garlic, cilantro, water, olive oil, lime juice, jalapeno, and salt into a sauce for 3 minutes.
- Toss the shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne, lime juice, and salt.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until opaque and 145 F.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side.
- Fill the tortillas with shrimp, cabbage, cilantro, and avocado sauce, then serve with lime.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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