Description
This Shrimp and White Beans recipe is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines succulent shrimp with hearty white beans, cherry tomatoes, and a flavorful broth. It’s a quick and easy stovetop meal that is perfect for a healthy dinner option.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
- Sauté onion: Add the onion and sauté until softened.
- Add seasonings: Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook tomatoes: Add cherry tomatoes and cook until slightly softened.
- Simmer beans: Stir in white beans and broth, bring to a simmer, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet, cook until pink and opaque.
- Finish and serve: Stir in lemon juice and parsley, remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- For a heartier dish, serve over cooked farro, quinoa, or pasta.
- Add baby spinach at the end for extra greens.
- For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of butter right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
