Dinner for 4
Spicy Shrimp Pesto Noodles
$17.52for 430 minServes 4
Zucchini noodles and spiced shrimp are tossed with a fresh kale, spinach, herb, almond, and lemon pesto.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Kale, 0.25$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.62Typical price |
 | Spinach, 1 oz$0.35/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.35Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 3.5 oz$0.70/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $2.36Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Shrimp, 1 lb$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
 | Zucchini and summer squash, 2 lb$1.79/lb typical | 2 lb | $3.58Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.52 | ||
Swaps
- Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanLow-carbHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
$4.38 per serving$17.52 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup kale
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup mixed basil and/or parsley
- 3/4 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1 1/2 tsp each chili powder and cumin
- salt and pepper
- 4 zucchini
Steps
- Blend the kale, spinach, basil or parsley, almonds, olive oil, water, salt, garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Cut the zucchini into noodles and pat them dry with a clean towel.
- Mix the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, then coat the shrimp with the seasoning.
- Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the shrimp for 4 to 5 minutes until they reach 145 F.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in the pesto and heat for 1 minute without boiling.
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