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Jenny Lang, Author

Garlic Shrimp with White Beans

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Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Calories: 530
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Tbsp Olive Oil divided
  • 3 Tbsp Garlic minced, divided
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp dried pepper flakes
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 8-ounce Can Tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 15-ounce can White Beans such as cannellini, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth (can use bouillon)
  • 1 pound shrimp, medium
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 Tbsp Chopped Parsley (optional)
  • 4 pieces Texas Toast (optional) frozen

Method
 

  1. Preheat broiler
  2. Heat 2 Tbsp Olive oil in a large, heavy, ovenproof skilled (e.g., cast iron or other) over medium heat.
  3. Add 1 garlic clove (or 1 tsp pre-minced), red pepper flakes, and bay leaf. Cook, stirring constantly, until just fragrant, 1-2 minutes (do not allow garlic to burn)
  4. Add tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and smashing tomato with back of a wooden spoon, until tomato is completely broken down. About 5 minutes.
  5. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until paste is deep red and caramelized. 3-4 minutes.
  6. Combine remaining 2 garlic cloves, 2 Tbsp olive oil, shrimp and paprika in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to evenly coat shrimp.
  7. Scatter shrimp over beans in an even layer
  8. Broil until shrimp are golden and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  9. Drizzle remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil over shrimp and beans; garnish with parsley (optional).
  10. Serve with bread, if desired.