Spanish · dinner
Garlicky Gambas with White Beans
Shrimp goes first while it's freshest, and this Spanish tapas-style pan meal is on the table in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Serves
- 2
- Est. cost
- $20
Ingredients
For 2 servings
Seafood
- raw peeled shrimp1 lb
Cans & jars
- cannellini beans1 can
Produce
- garlic5 clove
- parsley½ bunch
- lemon1 piece
Bakery
- baguette1 piece
Pantry & grains
- olive oil3 tbsp
Spices
- smoked paprika1 tsp
- red pepper flakes½ tsp
- salt½ tsp
Method
- 1
Pat the shrimp very dry and toss with half the smoked paprika and 1/4 tsp salt. Slice the garlic thinly, chop the parsley, and zest then juice the lemon.
- 2
Warm the olive oil and garlic with the red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes, until fragrant and barely golden.
- 3
Raise the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp in one layer. Cook 2 minutes per side, until pink and curled into a loose C. Move to a plate.
- 4
Add the rinsed beans and the remaining paprika to the skillet. Cook 3 minutes, mashing a few beans to thicken the oil into a sauce.
- 5
Return the shrimp to the pan with the lemon juice, zest and most of the parsley. Toss for 30 seconds.
- 6
Warm the baguette in a 400°F oven or toaster oven for 5 minutes. Serve the shrimp and beans with bread to mop up the garlic oil.
Kitchen note
Buy raw shrimp that are already peeled and deveined, and use the other half of the parsley for tomorrow's salad.Approximate per serving: 540 calories, 50g protein. These are estimates, not lab-tested nutrition facts.
Cost is an estimate at typical US supermarket prices; staples like oil, salt and spices are counted at a few cents.
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