Dinner for 4

Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti

Name: Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 lb large shrimp; salt and black pepper to taste (optional); 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 4 cloves garlic; 4 anchovy fillets; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Spaghetti is tossed with garlic, anchovies, butter, lemon, Parmesan, and shrimp cooked until pink and tender.

Typical price

$19.78for 4 servings

$4.94 per serving$19.78 for 4

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Photo: primaverakitchen.com

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Italian Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	8 oz	$0.80Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.60Typical price
Shrimp$7.99/lb typical	1 lb	$7.99Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)$6.99/lb typical	1.25 lb	$8.74Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.02Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.96Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$19.78

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

8 oz spaghetti
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 lb large shrimp
salt and black pepper to taste (optional)
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic
4 anchovy fillets
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped parsley

Steps

Boil the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water according to the package directions, then drain.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the garlic, anchovies, and red pepper flakes for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until opaque and 145 F inside.
Toss in the spaghetti, lemon juice, Parmesan, and parsley, then cook for 1 to 2 minutes until combined.

Swaps

White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock) for Salmon filletsabout $3.00/lb more 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