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Dinner for 8

Shrimp Stew

$30.03for 4270 minServes 8

This rich shrimp stew builds a homemade stock, thick roux, vegetables, potatoes, eggs, and shrimp in one hearty pot.

Shrimp Stew with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Shrimp, 3.5 lb$7.99/lb typical3.5 lb$27.96Typical price
Onions, 1.4 lb$1.29/lb typical1.4 lb$1.81Typical price
Bell peppers, 0.85 lb$2.49/lb typical0.85 lb$2.10Typical price
Carrots, 0.8 lb$1.09/lb typical0.8 lb$0.85Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, 1.25$1.49 each typical1.25$1.68Typical price
Garlic, 1.5$0.75 each typical1.5$1.05Typical price
Celery, 0.25$2.29 each typical0.25$0.43Typical price
Broth, 50 oz$0.07/oz typical50 oz$3.49Typical price
Potatoes, 1.65 lb$0.99/lb typical1.65 lb$1.62Typical price
Eggs, 8$0.30 each typical8$2.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown$60.07

Swaps

  • Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
  • Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilFlourSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

  • 270 minstart to table
  • Involveddifficulty
  • 8servings as written
  • $$$$typical cost tier

AmericanDairy-freeFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter

Typical price

$7.51 per serving$30.03 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb shrimp shells + heads
  • 2 large yellow onions
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 2 large carrots
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 1 heaping tablespoon garlic
  • 10 whole peppercorns
  • 2 quarts water
  • 3 lb shrimp
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 onion
  • 1 large green bell pepper
  • 2 ribs celery
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 6 cups seafood stock
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 large yellow potatoes
  • 2 large carrots
  • 8 boiled eggs
  • 1/4 cup parsley

Steps

  1. Simmer the shrimp shells, heads, two chopped onions, one bell pepper, carrots, parsley, half the garlic, peppercorns, and water in a large pot for 90 minutes.
  2. Strain the stock and keep 6 cups warm.
  3. Cook the oil and flour in a large heavy pot over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, stirring often, until the roux turns dark brown.
  4. Add the remaining onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, then cook for 8 minutes.
  5. Gradually stir in the warm stock, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, potatoes, and carrots, then simmer for 45 minutes.
  6. Add the shrimp and cook for 8 minutes, until firm or 145 F inside, then stir in the eggs and parsley.

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