Dinner for 4
Shrimp Potato Corn Chowder
Shrimp, potatoes, corn, rice, peas, and eggs simmer in seasoned fish stock finished with evaporated milk.
Typical price
$16.37for 4 servings
$4.09 per serving$16.37 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.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
MexicanLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.74Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.49Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.09Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $7.99Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.25Typical price |
| Evaporated or condensed milk$0.14/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $0.63Typical price |
| Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical | 2 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.37 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 cup fish stock
- 1/2 lb russet potatoes
- 1 ear corn
- 1 tomato
- 2 tbsp white rice
- 1 1/2 tsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh oregano
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 oz queso fresco
- 4 eggs
- salt and ground black pepper (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oil in a 5-quart pot over medium heat, then cook the onion, garlic, and pepper flakes for 5 minutes.
- Add the fish stock, potatoes, corn, rice, tomato, tomato paste, and oregano, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp and peas, and simmer for 5 minutes, until the shrimp reach 145 F and turn opaque.
- Pour in the evaporated milk and simmer gently for 5 minutes without boiling.
- Crack the eggs into the chowder, cover the pot, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until the eggs are firm.
- Stir in the queso fresco, then season with salt and pepper.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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