Dinner for 4
Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti
Spaghetti is tossed with garlic, anchovies, butter, lemon, Parmesan, and shrimp cooked until pink and tender.
Typical price
$19.50for 4 servings
$4.88 per serving$19.50 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.

- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)$6.99/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $8.74Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.50 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 lb large shrimp
- salt and black pepper to taste (optional)
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 anchovy fillets
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Steps
- Boil the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water according to the package directions, then drain.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the garlic, anchovies, and red pepper flakes for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until opaque and 145 F inside.
- Toss in the spaghetti, lemon juice, Parmesan, and parsley, then cook for 1 to 2 minutes until combined.
Swaps
- White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock) for Salmon filletsabout $3.00/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with white fish (tilapia, cod, haddock) on sale.
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