Dinner for 4
Grilled Herb Shrimp Skewers
$18.56for 480 minServes 4
Shrimp soak in a tomato, garlic, and herb marinade before grilling until pink, firm, and fully cooked.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Canned tomatoes, 1.25 oz$0.08/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
 | Leeks and shallots, 0.2 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.68Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
 | Shrimp, 2 lb$7.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $15.98Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.75$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.56 | ||
Swaps
- Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
- 80 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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$4.64 per serving$18.56 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
- 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 large shallot
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 lb jumbo shrimp
Steps
- Blend tomato paste, olive oil, lemon juice, shallot, garlic, basil, thyme, red pepper, sugar, and salt.
- Coat the shrimp with the marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill to medium-high, about 400 F.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers and discard the remaining marinade.
- Grill the shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until pink, firm, and 145 F inside.
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