Dinner for 4
Shrimp Chowder
This creamy chowder simmers potatoes and vegetables before adding shrimp, cream, herbs, and parsley for a warm meal.
Typical price
$16.79for 4 servings
$4.20 per serving$16.79 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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- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.03Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.9 lb | $0.87Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.79 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 carrot
- 1 small onion
- 2 stalks celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 3/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 russet potatoes
- 1 lb raw shrimp
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then cook chopped carrot, onion, celery, and garlic for 6 minutes.
- Add the bay leaves, thyme, salt, pepper, broth, and diced potatoes, then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until pink and firm or 145 F inside.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for 3 minutes without boiling.
- Remove the bay leaves, stir in the parsley, and serve hot.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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