Dinner for 4
Chipotle Lime Prawns
Prawns soak in a chipotle lime marinade, then cook quickly and pair with crunchy cabbage and creamy spicy sauce.
Typical price
$15.71for 4 servings
$3.93 per serving$15.71 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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- 21 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1.1 lb | $8.80Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1.5 | $0.90Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.56Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 1.75 lb | $1.38Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 13 oz | $1.79Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.71 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 500 g /1 lb medium prawns/shrimp
- 1 lime
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tbsp chipotle powder
- 2 tbsp coriander/cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 8 cups green cabbage
- 1/2 onion
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 coriander/cilantro
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 1/2 tbsp sriracha (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- lime wedges
- coriander/cilantro
Steps
- Whisk lime juice, chipotle powder, garlic, two tablespoons cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add the prawns, toss to coat, and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Toss cabbage and onion with yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Stir sour cream with sriracha in a small bowl.
- Heat one tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook prawns for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and 145 F.
- Top the cabbage with prawns and sour cream sauce, then serve with lime wedges and cilantro.
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
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