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Imagine candlelight dinner for two in under 30 minutes ... and less than $3.50 per person! - Recipe Cost

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8 oz. of fresh rock shrimp = $3.50 ($6.99 per pound)

1 medium shallot = $0.20

1/3 cup of half n half = $0.30

Salt and pepper to taste = (you've got to be kidding, right?)

TOTAL Cost = $7.27 for two

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
12 oz. of fresh linguine = $1.99	6 oz	$1.25 per pound	$0.47
3 cloves of garlic = $0.15	1 1/2 garlic cloves	$4.00 per pound	$0.04
1/4 cup of parsley = $0.08	2 tablespoons	$1.09 per cup	$0.14
2 tablespoons of olive oil = $0.15	1 tablespoon	$5.99 per 16 fluid ounces	$0.19
2 tablespoons of butter = $0.30	1 tablespoon	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$0.12
Total for the Entree = $6.67 (for two)	1/2 total	n/a
3 cups of lettuce = $0.45	1 1/2 cups	$1.49 per pound	$0.14
2 tablespoons of olive oil = $0.15	1 tablespoon	$5.99 per 16 fluid ounces	$0.19
Total per Serving			$1.28
Total Recipe			$2.56