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5-day dinner plan: Smoky shrimp with pasta, salads, fish and more

This 5-day dinner plan makes the most of summer produce and seasonal favorites. Use the shopping list and get a head start!
/ Source: TODAY

Make the most of summer produce — it's cheaper now, fresher and just good for you all around. By pairing a variety of flavors, you might even get those picky eaters to take a few bites.

MONDAY:

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TUESDAY:

WEDNESDAY:

Roast Chicken Panzanella

THURSDAY:

Smoky Shrimp and Linguine with Almond-Kale Pesto

FRIDAY:

Coconut Almond Chicken

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SHOPPING LIST:

  • 4 thick cod fillets, about 1¾ pounds total
  • 1 pound (about 16) large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 5-ounce bone-in chicken breasts
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed, meat coarsely shredded
  • 2 ounces pepperoni
  • 1 egg
  • Feta
  • Whole milk ricotta
  • One 12-ounce container bocconcini marinated in herbs and oil
  • 5 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 5 ears of corn)
  • 6 medium radishes
  • 1/2 pound green beans
  • 1 1/2 pounds eggplant
  • 1 serrano pepper
  • 1 large tomato
  • 2 bunches torn kale leaves, rinsed, stems removed
  • 6 cups baby arugula
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 piece peeled fresh ginger (1 inch),
  • 3 small shallots
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 ½-pound watermelon
  • 2 limes
  • 1 lemon
  • One 20-ounce can pineapple slices in pineapple juice
  • Vegetable stock
  • One 5-ounce bag seasoned large cut croutons
  • Jasmine rice
  • Almonds
  • Sesame seeds
  • 1 pound linguine
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut

Spices

  • Smoked paprika
  • Paprika
  • Cumin
  • Garlic powder
  • Cayenne

Pantry

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Red wine vinegar
  • Soy Sauce
  • Sesame oil
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Honey
  • Canola oil
  • Sugar