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Dinner for 4

Shrimp Quinoa Salad

$13.59for 425 minServes 4

Tender shrimp and fluffy quinoa combine with crisp vegetables, olives, feta, and lemon oil dressing for a fresh salad.

Shrimp Quinoa Salad with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Shrimp, 1.15 lb$7.99/lb typical1.15 lb$8.99Typical price
Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical6 oz$1.20Typical price
Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical0.15 lb$0.20Typical price
Bell peppers, 0.3 lb$2.49/lb typical0.3 lb$0.78Typical price
Cucumbers, 0.75$0.89 each typical0.75$0.56Typical price
Pickles and olives, 2.5 oz$0.18/oz typical2.5 oz$0.45Typical price
Swiss, 1.25 oz$0.40/oz typical1.25 oz$0.53Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.19Typical price
Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical1 oz$0.04Typical price
Total for the servings shown$13.59

Swaps

  • Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

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

AmericanFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to schoolSummer

Typical price

$3.40 per serving$13.59 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

  • 2 cups raw shrimp
  • 1 cup dried quinoa
  • 1/2 cup red onions chopped
  • 1 cup red pepper chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber chopped
  • 1/2 cup olives
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese
  • fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined tail-on
  • salt and ground black pepper

Steps

  1. Simmer the quinoa in 2 cups water for 15 minutes, then let it stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Toss the onion, red pepper, cucumber, olives, feta, parsley, lemon juice, and remaining olive oil in a large bowl.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook the shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until opaque and 145 F internally.
  5. Fluff the quinoa and toss it with the vegetables and dressing.
  6. Fold in the warm shrimp, then season with salt and pepper.

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