Dinner for 4
Shrimp and Gouda Grits
Creamy gouda grits cook with sautéed shrimp, spinach, mushrooms, onion, garlic, and mild seasonings for a warm dinner.
Typical price
$12.62for 4 servings
$3.16 per serving$12.62 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
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Evaporated or condensed milk$0.14/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $0.63Typical price |
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.15Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $4.00Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.62 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk [or regular milk]
- 1 cup old fashioned grits
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 lb gouda cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp minced onion
- 1/2 tbsp minced garlic [approx. 2 cloves]
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup portobello mushroom
- 2 tbsp chopped green onion
- salt (optional)
- 1 drizzle oil
- 1/2 lb shrimp
- cayenne pepper
- garlic powder
- parsley
- salt (optional)
Steps
- Bring the broth, cream, and evaporated milk to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
- Whisk in the grits, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 25 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in 4 tablespoons butter and gouda until smooth, then keep the grits warm.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter and a drizzle of oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion, garlic, mushrooms, and spinach for 6 minutes.
- Season the shrimp with cayenne, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper, then cook them in the skillet for 4 minutes, turning once, until opaque and 145 F.
- Spoon the shrimp mixture over the grits and top with green onion.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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