Dinner for 8
Shrimp Stew
This rich shrimp stew builds a homemade stock, thick roux, vegetables, potatoes, eggs, and shrimp in one hearty pot.
Typical price
$30.03for 4 servings
$7.51 per serving$30.03 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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- 270 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 3.5 lb | $27.96Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 1.4 lb | $1.81Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.85 lb | $2.10Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $0.85Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 1.25 | $1.68Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 1.5 | $1.05Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 50 oz | $3.49Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.65 lb | $1.62Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $60.07 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilFlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb shrimp shells + heads
- 2 large yellow onions
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 large carrots
- 1 bunch parsley
- 1 heaping tablespoon garlic
- 10 whole peppercorns
- 2 quarts water
- 3 lb shrimp
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 onion
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 2 ribs celery
- 4 cloves garlic
- 6 cups seafood stock
- 2 large bay leaves
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 large yellow potatoes
- 2 large carrots
- 8 boiled eggs
- 1/4 cup parsley
Steps
- Simmer the shrimp shells, heads, two chopped onions, one bell pepper, carrots, parsley, half the garlic, peppercorns, and water in a large pot for 90 minutes.
- Strain the stock and keep 6 cups warm.
- Cook the oil and flour in a large heavy pot over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, stirring often, until the roux turns dark brown.
- Add the remaining onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, then cook for 8 minutes.
- Gradually stir in the warm stock, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, potatoes, and carrots, then simmer for 45 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 8 minutes, until firm or 145 F inside, then stir in the eggs and parsley.
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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