Dinner for 5
Mediterranean Shrimp Couscous Salad
$12.09for 440 minServes 5
This Mediterranean salad combines tender shrimp, pearl couscous, vegetables, feta, herbs, and a lemony yogurt dressing.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
 | Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.47Typical price |
 | Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.53Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.14Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.11 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings (the source says 8, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
MediterraneanBudgetFamilySide dishesLunchesDinnersSummer
$3.02 per serving$12.09 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
- 1/2 lemon
- 5 black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lb peeled and deveined 41/50 medium shrimp
- 1 cup uncooked pearl couscous
- 1 english cucumber
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 14 oz canned artichoke hearts in water
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh mint
Steps
- Bring 6 cups of water, the lemon half, peppercorns, and bay leaf to a simmer in a 3-quart saucepan.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until opaque and 145 F, then drain and cool them.
- Boil 1 1/2 cups water in a 2-quart saucepan, add the couscous, and simmer for 10 minutes until tender; drain and cool.
- Chop the cucumber, bell pepper, and artichoke hearts, then combine them with the couscous, shrimp, feta, and pistachios.
- Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, yogurt, garlic, pepper, salt, dill, and mint in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, toss gently, and chill for 10 minutes.
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