Dinner for 2
Blackened Shrimp
Shrimp is coated with a smoky spice blend, seared in oil and butter, and finished with lemon.
$20.13for 4 servings
$5.03 per serving$20.13 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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- 18 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1.15 lb | $8.99Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.07 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Sugar and brown sugarSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 18 oz extra large shrimp
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- salt (optional)
- 1 1/2 tbsp light olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 lemon (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Steps
- Mix the paprika, sugar, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, onion powder, and salt in a small bowl.
- Coat the shrimp evenly with the spice mixture and let them stand for 5 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
- Cook the shrimp for 3 minutes on the first side, until the spices darken.
- Turn the shrimp, add the butter, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and squeeze lemon over the shrimp.
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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