Dinner for 4
Shrimp Melt
$12.35for 425 minServes 4
Seasoned shrimp and celery are mixed with mayonnaise, layered with tomatoes and cheddar, then baked on slices of bread.
Photo: themodernproper.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Celery, a little$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.11Typical price |
 | Leeks and shallots, a little$3.49/lb typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
 | Capers, 0.75 oz$0.45/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.28Typical price |
 | Shrimp, 1 lb$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
 | Sandwich bread, 0.25$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.6 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.6 lb | $1.19Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.35 | ||
Swaps
- Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupAsian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to school
$3.09 per serving$12.35 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
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp old bay seasoning
- 3 tbsp minced celery
- 1 tbsp finely chopped shallot
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 lb cooked shrimp
- 4 slices artisan bread
- 8 slices tomato
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp minced chives (optional)
- freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and place the bread on a baking sheet.
- Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, celery, shallot, capers, and pepper in a bowl.
- Fold in the cooked shrimp and spread the mixture over the bread.
- Top each slice with two tomato slices and grated cheddar.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese melts, then sprinkle with chives if using.
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