1 In a medium saucepan, combine the clam broth and water and bring to a simmer. 2  Keep warm. 3  In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. 4  Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. 5  Add the rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring to thoroughly coat. Season with salt and pepper. 2  Melt the butter in a large skillet. 3  Add the shallot and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 2 minutes. 4  Add the shrimp and crab and cook until just heated through.
transaction cost. 1. A fee charged by a financial intermediary such as a bank, broker, or underwriter. 2. Economics: The cost associated with exchange of goods or services and incurred in overcoming market imperfections. Transaction costs cover a wide range: communication charges, legal fees, informational cost of finding the price, quality, and durability, etc., and may also include transportation costs.
Definition of transaction for English Language Learners. : 1  a business deal : an occurrence in which goods, services, or money are passed from one person, account, etc., to another. : 2  the act or process of doing business with another person, company, etc. : the act or process of transacting business.