Dinner for 8
Shrimp Etouffee
Shrimp cooks in a dark flour roux with vegetables, tomato, broth, spices, and butter for a rich stew.
$11.29for 4 servings
$2.82 per serving$11.29 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.
- 150 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
Cajun and CreoleBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $15.98Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.31Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 12 oz | $0.84Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $22.58 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilFlourSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 lb medium shrimp
- 1 cup oil
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 stalks celery
- 1/4 cup garlic
- 1 green pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 can (10 oz) chicken broth
- 3 cups water
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)
- 1 tsp paprika
Steps
- Peel and devein the shrimp, then chop the onion, celery, garlic, and green pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat, whisk in the flour, and cook for 30 to 35 minutes until dark brown.
- Stir in the butter, onion, celery, garlic, and green pepper, and cook for 10 minutes until softened.
- Add the tomato paste, broth, water, bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, cayenne, and paprika, then simmer uncovered for 80 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until opaque and firm, reaching 145 F.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the etouffee rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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