Dinner for 2
Creamy Pesto Shrimp Noodles
$17.10for 418 minServes 2
Zucchini noodles and seasoned shrimp simmer in a creamy pesto sauce with parmesan for a quick skillet dinner.
Photo: peasandcrayons.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Zucchini and summer squash, 1 lb$1.79/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.79Typical price |
 | Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Milk, 4.25 oz$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
 | Alfredo, 1 oz$0.18/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.19Typical price |
 | Shrimp, 0.55 lb$7.99/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $4.49Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.55 | ||
Swaps
- Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
- 18 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
$4.28 per serving$17.10 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.
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini squash
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp gluten-free or regular all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup room temperature milk
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp homemade or store bought pesto
- 9 oz cleaned peeled shrimp
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling (optional)
- fresh basil
- fresh chopped parsley
- red pepper flakes
Steps
- Cut the zucchini into noodles, and season the shrimp with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, then simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the pesto and parmesan, then cook for 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until they reach 145 F.
- Add the zucchini noodles and toss for 2 to 3 minutes until tender.
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