Description
This Shrimp and White Beans recipe is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed with aromatic spices, tender white beans, and fresh cherry tomatoes. It’s a quick, healthy, and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Produce
- 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Pantry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans such as cannellini or Great Northern (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Heat the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Sauté the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the shrimp begin to turn pink and are almost cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the tomatoes: In the same pan, add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes until they start to soften and release their juices.
- Simmer with beans and broth: Stir in the drained white beans and low-sodium chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors and reduce the liquid slightly.
- Combine shrimp and finish: Return the shrimp to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through. Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley for brightness.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp and white beans warm, optionally over sautéed greens, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Notes
- For a pescatarian-friendly option, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Serve over rice, sautéed greens, or with crusty bread to enjoy the sauce fully.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit for no heat.
- This dish can be cooked ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
