Dinner for 2
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Fettuccine, broccoli, corn, and shrimp cook in a creamy Cajun sauce finished with lemon and Parmesan.
$19.16for 4 servings
$4.79 per serving$19.16 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: peasandcrayons.com
- 22 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $4.99Typical price |
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.99Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.24Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.58 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 10 oz raw shrimp
- 1 lb chopped broccoli florets
- 4 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup corn
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning blend (optional)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 3/8 salt to taste (optional)
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp regular paprika
- 1/5 tsp cayenne pepper for an optional kick of heat
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 or 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- optional garnish: fresh chopped parsley
Steps
- Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the fettuccine for eight minutes, add broccoli for the final three minutes, then drain.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper, and cook for thirty seconds.
- Add the shrimp and cook for three to four minutes, stirring, until opaque and 145 F inside.
- Stir in the cream, corn, lemon juice, pasta, broccoli, and Parmesan, and simmer for two minutes.
- Toss until coated and serve hot.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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