Dinner for 4
Shrimp and Grits
Cheesy quick grits pair with bacon, vegetables, Cajun shrimp, and a savory broth-based sauce.
Typical price
$20.11for 4 servings
$5.03 per serving$20.11 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.
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- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
SouthernHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.30Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $11.98Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 1 | $1.19Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.70Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 34 oz | $1.36Typical price |
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $20.11 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlourAsian sauces and pastesHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 1/2 lb jumbo shrimp
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce
- 4 cups whole or 2% milk
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup quick-cooking grits
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, then crumble it and leave 2 tablespoons fat in the pan.
- Bring the milk and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a medium saucepan, whisk in the grits, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir the cheddar into the grits, then cover the pan and keep it warm.
- Cook the celery, bell pepper, scallions, and garlic in the bacon skillet for 5 minutes.
- Stir the flour into the vegetables, then add the broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and salt, add them to the skillet, and cook for 7 minutes until opaque and 145 F, then stir in the bacon.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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