Dinner for 4
Sweet and Sour Shrimp with Broccoli
$20.35for 430 minServes 4
Shrimp and broccoli cook in a skillet before being coated with a tangy, thickened sauce made from ketchup, soy sauce, and vinegar.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
 | Green onions$1.19 each typical | 1 | $1.19Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $15.98Typical price |
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $20.35 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupSoy sauceSugar and brown sugarAsian sauces and pastesCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaVinegarOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
ChineseDairy-freeHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
$5.09 per serving$20.35 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
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp asian chili sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 bunch scallions
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 lb extra-large or jumbo shrimp
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
Steps
- Whisk the ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, chili sauce, cornstarch, vinegar, and chicken broth in a bowl.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the scallions, ginger, and garlic for 1 minute.
- Add the broccoli and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, until opaque and at least 145 F.
- Stir the sauce, pour it into the skillet, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
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