Dinner for 2
Dried Shrimp Patties
Dried shrimp, eggs, and crackers form patties that simmer in a warm chile-tomato sauce with nopales.
$28.58for 4 servings
$7.15 per serving$28.58 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: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $$$$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $1.00Typical price |
| Crackers, graham, cookies$0.22/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.32Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.01Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.28Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.29 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 5 guajillo peppers
- 2 arbol peppers
- 1 plum tomato
- 2 oz dried shrimp
- 6 saltine crackers
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp mexican oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 2 1/2 cups chopped nopales
- 1 small branch of cilantro
- salt and pepper to season
Steps
- Simmer the guajillo peppers, arbol peppers, and tomato in a small pot of water for 8 minutes.
- Blend the softened peppers and tomato with the garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup water.
- Crush the dried shrimp and saltine crackers, then mix them with the eggs in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into six small patties and fry them in the oil in a large skillet for 3 minutes per side.
- Pour the chile sauce into the skillet, add the nopales and cilantro, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover and simmer for 8 minutes, until the patties are firm and the eggs are fully cooked.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
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