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Spicy Calabrian Shrimp with White Beans

Spicy Calabrian Shrimp with White Beans for a Quick Delight

Discover the vibrant flavors of Spicy Calabrian Shrimp with White Beans—a quick dinner that's sure to impress.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Extra-Jumbo Shrimp 16/20 count, peeled and deveined
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter can substitute with more olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon Crushed Calabrian Chili or red pepper flakes for milder version
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine or omit for non-alcoholic
For the Beans
  • 2 cans Cannellini Beans rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup Flat-Leaf Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Chives chopped
For Serving
  • 4 slices Toasted Sourdough Bread or any rustic loaf

Equipment

  • large sauté pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the extra-jumbo shrimp dry using paper towels and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. In a large sauté pan, heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Add seasoned shrimp to the pan and sauté for 1½ minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  4. Remove shrimp and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  5. In the same pan, melt unsalted butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  6. Stir in crushed Calabrian chili and pour in white wine to deglaze the pan, simmering until alcohol dissipates.
  7. Add rinsed cannellini beans and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
  8. Stir in lemon zest and half of the herbs, then return the shrimp to the pan, tossing to coat.
  9. Divide into serving bowls, garnish with remaining herbs, and serve with toasted sourdough bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust spice levels by starting with less chili.

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