Dinner for 6

Cajun Shrimp Pasta with heavy cream

Name: Cajun Shrimp Pasta with heavy cream
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole
Ingredients: 12 oz pasta; 1 lb large raw shrimp; 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning (optional); 1 tsp sea salt (optional); 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1 tsp sugar or honey; 2 roma tomatoes; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 3/4 cup grated parmesan (optional); freshly cracked black pepper (optional); 1/4 cup minced flat leaf parsley (optional); crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

$10.63for 440 minServes 6

Cajun shrimp and tomatoes simmer in a creamy garlic sauce before being tossed with pasta and Parmesan.

Photo: themodernproper.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 12 oz$0.10/oz typical	12 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Shrimp, 1 lb$7.99/lb typical	1 lb	$7.99Typical price
	Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Broth, 4.25 oz$0.07/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.29Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.65 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.24Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 0.5 oz$0.08/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Heavy cream, 12 oz$0.22/oz typical	12 oz	$2.74Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.72Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$15.95

Swaps

Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Cajun and Creole Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.66 per serving$10.63 for 4

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Ingredients

12 oz pasta
1 lb large raw shrimp
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning (optional)
1 tsp sea salt (optional)
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tsp sugar or honey
2 roma tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup grated parmesan (optional)
freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
1/4 cup minced flat leaf parsley (optional)
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps

Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package directions, then drain it and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
Toss the shrimp with lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, and salt if using.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and 165 F.
Heat the remaining oil in the skillet, then cook the garlic and tomatoes for 3 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, chicken stock, sugar or honey, and cream, then simmer for 5 minutes.
Toss the pasta and shrimp with the sauce, adding pasta water as needed, and stir in Parmesan, parsley, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Cook for 40 minutes total, until the pasta is hot and the sauce coats it.

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