Dinner for 4
Black Bean Shrimp Salad
$18.36for 435 minServes 4
This salad combines tender shrimp, black beans, corn, feta, and quick-pickled onions with a lime-cumin dressing.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Red onions, 1 lb$1.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.49Typical price |
 | Corn on the cob, 2$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
 | Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.70Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.51Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
 | Shrimp, 1 lb$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Swiss, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 1.25$0.60 each typical | 1.25 | $0.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.36 | ||
Swaps
- Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
VinegarSugar and brown sugarCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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$4.59 per serving$18.36 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
- 3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 red onion
- 2 ears fresh corn
- 2 cans (15 oz) black beans
- 3 scallions
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 lb medium shrimp
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 oz feta cheese
- freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Steps
- Bring the vinegar, sugar, and salt to a simmer in a small saucepan, pour it over the sliced red onion, and rest for 15 minutes.
- Cut the corn from the cobs, rinse and drain the beans, and slice the scallions.
- Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, lemon juice, salt, cumin, garlic, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Cook the shrimp in a large skillet over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring, until pink and firm.
- Toss the corn, beans, scallions, shrimp, pickled onions, and feta with the dressing, then chill for 5 minutes.
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