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Garlicky Shrimp with White Beans

A quick seafood skillet for the back half of the week, using the lemon and spinach already bought.

Total time
20 min
Serves
2
Est. cost
$17
pescatarianhigh proteinone pandairy free
Illustration of Garlicky Shrimp with White Beans
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Ingredients

For 2 servings

Frozen

  • frozen shrimp12 oz

Cans & jars

  • cannellini bean1 can

Produce

  • garlic4 clove
  • baby spinach4 oz
  • lemon1

Spices

  • smoked paprika1 tsp

Bakery

  • whole wheat pita2 piece

Pantry & grains

  • olive oil3 tbsp

Method

  1. 1

    Thaw shrimp under cold water 5 minutes; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high; sear shrimp with paprika 2 minutes per side. Remove.

  3. 3

    Lower heat, add garlic 30 seconds, then drained beans; warm 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add spinach until wilted.

  5. 5

    Return shrimp, add lemon juice, and serve with warm pita.

Kitchen note

Buy shrimp already peeled and deveined.

Approximate per serving: 520 calories, 40g 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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