Dinner for 2
Ketchup Shrimp
Shrimp cook quickly in a skillet, then simmer in a sweet, tangy ketchup sauce flavored with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.
$15.37for 4 servings
$3.84 per serving$15.37 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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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $5.99Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.68 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupSugar and brown sugarVinegarSoy sauceAsian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 3/4 lb uncooked medium shrimp
- 1 tbsp minced fresh gingerroot
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 green onions
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- hot cooked rice (optional)
Steps
- Stir the ketchup, sugar, cider vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Heat the canola oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the ginger, garlic, and green onions for 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until opaque and at least 145 F.
- Pour in the ketchup sauce and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until hot and slightly thickened.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
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