Lemony Shrimp and Beans
Tender shrimp and creamy cannellini beans simmer in a garlicky lemon and white wine sauce for a simple dinner that’s ready fast.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1 lb raw shrimp, tailed and deveined
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- zest of 1 medium lemon
- 15 ounces canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or veggie stock
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 handful of fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- red pepper flakes, for serving, optional
- 4 slices sourdough bread, toasted in butter, optional but recommended!
Instructions
- Heat the 3 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the 1 lb raw shrimp, tailed and deveined , and cook for a few minutes, tossing gently, until they have turned pink, curled, and are fully cooked. Remove gently with a spatula or slotted spoon, and set aside.
- Add the 2 garlic cloves, minced, to the pan and cook gently for a minute or two until fragrant. Add the 1/4 cup white wine and zest of 1 medium lemon, and let the mixture bubble for a minute or so.
- Add the 15 ounces canned cannellini beans, along with the 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or veggie stock.
- Let everything simmer for 5 minutes or so until slightly thickened.
- Just before serving, add the shrimp back to the pan along with the juice of 1 lemon, 1 handful of fresh parsley leaves, chopped, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Serve with toasted 4 slices sourdough bread, toasted in butter, or over pasta.
Notes
Adapted from the New York Times
Nutrition
Calories: 279 kcal · Carbohydrates: 21 g · Protein: 24 g · Fat: 11 g · Saturated Fat: 6 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 0.4 g · Cholesterol: 168 mg · Sodium: 1068 mg · Potassium: 242 mg · Fiber: 5 g · Sugar: 2 g · Vitamin A: 469 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 134 mg · Iron: 3 mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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