Description
A delightful and nutritious dish featuring succulent shrimp, hearty white beans, and a flavorful blend of Mediterranean-inspired seasonings. This Shrimp and White Beans recipe is a quick and easy stovetop meal that is perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Shrimp and White Beans:
- Large shrimp (500 grams, peeled and deveined)
- Canned white beans (2 cups, drained and rinsed)
- Olive oil (3 tablespoons)
- Garlic (4 cloves minced)
- Yellow onion (1 medium, diced)
- Diced tomatoes (1 cup)
- Fresh spinach (2 cups)
- Smoked paprika (1 teaspoon)
- Dried thyme (1 teaspoon)
- Vegetable or chicken broth (1 cup)
- Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
- Fresh parsley (1/4 cup chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion: Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Seasonings: Add garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme; cook 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes: Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Combine beans and broth: Bring to a simmer.
- Cook shrimp: Until pink and opaque, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add spinach: Cook until wilted.
- Finish: Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra heat, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Substitute kale or Swiss chard for spinach if preferred.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 7 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 180 milligrams
