This shrimp dish hits North Carolina well: the protein is local from the coast, and sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar are standard stock at all major chains including ALDI and Walmart. Fresno chiles may require a second stop at Harris Teeter's produce section or a Latin market if your Food Lion doesn't carry them regularly, adding real friction to a weeknight. At 12 servings, cost per serving runs roughly $1.50–$2 depending on shrimp price, which is honest for seafood but not budget-friendly. The 30-minute claim is credible if shrimp is already thawed and peeled; if frozen, add 10 minutes. This is a same-night dish—shrimp leftovers congeal and lose texture—so it works best when you're feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for immediate consumption, not for reheating later in the week.