Cumin Lime Shrimp over Creamy Cauliflower Risotto - $14.96 a serving

Makes 2 servings · mexican · easy · USDA MyPlate Kitchen (public domain)
$29.93
basket total, in-store
$14.96
per serving (2 servings)
+$10.34
dearer than the $4.62 median dinner

Every non-staple ingredient matched to a real product on the shelf, priced on 2026-07-19 at Kroger - Kroger On the Rhine (ZIP 45202). 1 pantry staples excluded. Prices change without notice - this is what we paid attention to on that date, not a quote.

The recipe saysWe foundPackageUsesCostsLeft over
2 tablespoons olive oil, dividedSimple Truth Organic® Extra Virgin Olive Oil · 16.9 fl oz$8.4930 ml$0.51$7.98
8 medium (8-ounces) shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removedService Counter Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp Raw 31/40 (sustainably sourced) · 1 lb$7.99227 g$4.00$3.99
1 teaspoon cuminMcCormick Ground Cumin · 1.5 oz$3.493 g$0.25$3.24
1 fresh lime, zested and juicedFresh Limes - Each · 1 each$0.691$0.69-
1 package (8-10 ounces) frozen “riced” cauliflowerGreen Giant Riced Veggies, Cauliflower, Frozen Vegetables · 10 oz$2.79255 g$2.51$0.28
1/2 cup white onion, finely choppedJumbo White Onions · 1 lb$1.4980 g$0.26$1.23
1 clove garlic, mincedKroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs · 5 ct$2.491$0.50$1.99
1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and dicedFresh Large Ripe Avocado · 1 each$2.501$2.50-

olive oil drives this basket at $8.49, 28% of the total. The next biggest lines are shrimp ($7.99) and cumin ($3.49). $18.72 of the basket - 63% - is package remainder: food you buy because stores sell packages and recipes call for amounts. It does not vanish, it sits in your kitchen for the next meal.

Short on time? This better-for-you creamy cauliflower risotto makes for a quick and tasty dinner. Heart healthy avocado gives the dish its smooth, indulgent ...

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Microwave frozen “riced” cauliflower according to package directions, usually about 5-6 minutes; set aside.
  3. Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a medium nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until light pink and opaque. Place shrimp in a small bowl and season with cumin, lime zest, and salt.
  4. Add remaining oil into the pan. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and avocado and cook for one minute, until heated through.
  5. Transfer avocado onion mixture into a blender or food processor and add lime juice. Cover and blend until smooth, stirring mixture with a spatula if needed.
  6. Transfer heated “riced” cauliflower into the pan and top with pureed avocado onion mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently until cauliflower has a beautiful green color.
  7. Divide into two bowls and top with cooked shrimp.
Created by Fresh Avocados Love One Today, a member of the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Program. MyPlate took its recipe pages offline in 2026 - the original lives on at the Internet Archive. More on this: What each protein actually costs per serving.
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