Dinner for 4

Shrimp Ramen Stir-Fry

Name: Shrimp Ramen Stir-Fry
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp; 2 packs of ramen; 1 red bell pepper; 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets; 2 green onions; sesame seeds (optional); 1/2 cup reserved ramen water; 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp packed light brown sugar; 2 cloves garlic; 1 rounded tablespoon corn starch; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1/2 tsp sriracha; 2 tsp freshly grated ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil

$12.52for 425 minServes 4

Shrimp, ramen, broccoli, and peppers cook in a sweet soy sauce for a quick skillet meal.

Photo: kitchenswagger.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Shrimp, 1 lb$7.99/lb typical	1 lb	$7.99Typical price
	Ramen and Asian noodles, 2 oz$0.18/oz typical	2 oz	$0.36Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 13 oz$0.10/oz typical	13 oz	$1.25Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.34Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.17Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.52

Swaps

Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Soy sauceSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaAsian sauces and pastesHot sauceOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Dairy-free Family Dinners

Typical price

$3.13 per serving$12.52 for 4

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Ingredients

1 lb shrimp
2 packs of ramen
1 red bell pepper
2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
2 green onions
sesame seeds (optional)
1/2 cup reserved ramen water
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp packed light brown sugar
2 cloves garlic
1 rounded tablespoon corn starch
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp sriracha
2 tsp freshly grated ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil

Steps

Boil the ramen in a large pot according to the package directions, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water before draining.
Whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, cornstarch, sesame oil, sriracha, ginger, and reserved ramen water.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the bell pepper and broccoli for 5 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until opaque and at least 145 F.
Add the ramen and sauce, then stir for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the green onions and sesame seeds if using.

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