Garlic Shrimp & Italian White Bean Stew

A sophisticated and hearty Mediterranean-style stew featuring succulent shrimp and creamy cannellini beans simmered in a garlic-herb broth. This high-protein, fiber-rich meal offers a lighter yet deeply satisfying alternative to traditional heavy holiday stews. It is a elegant, one-pot dish that pairs perfectly with a slice of crusty bread for soaking up the flavorful liquid.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minGluten Free

A sophisticated and hearty Mediterranean-style stew featuring succulent shrimp and creamy cannellini beans simmered in a garlic-herb broth. This high-protein, fiber-rich meal offers a lighter yet deeply satisfying alternative to traditional heavy holiday stews. It is a elegant, one-pot dish that pairs perfectly with a slice of crusty bread for soaking up the flavorful liquid.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Large shrimp
  • 400 g Canned white beans
  • 200 g Cherry tomatoes
  • 100 g Spinach
  • 3 piece(s) Garlic
  • 1/2 medium onion Onion
  • 30 tbsp Olive oil
  • 200 ml Stock
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 30 cup Fresh parsley
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 15 cups Lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Marinate the shrimp with a little salt and black pepper for a while.
  2. Pour olive oil into a large skillet, heat over medium heat, and sauté the diced onion until translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté until fragrant for a short while.
  4. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and stir-fry until slightly softened, then add dried oregano and dried basil and mix well.
  5. Add the white beans and all the stock, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer briefly.
  6. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they turn opaque and are cooked through.
  7. Add the spinach and quickly stir-fry until wilted.
  8. Season with salt and black pepper, then add lemon juice just before serving.
  9. Plate and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

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