Sunday, August 7, 2011

Shrimp and White Beans


An old favorite.

Shrimp and White Beans

2 slices of bacon, cut into 1/4" pieces
1 tbs onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can white beans, rinsed and drained
12 to 16 shrimp depending on size
2 oz spinach, you can use frozen or fresh but cut into smaller pieces
Olive Oil for drizzling
Crusty bread to eat with this

Put a nonstick pan on medium low heat, after the pan is hot add the bacon and let the fat render. Add the onion and let it cook until translucent. Add garlic and let it get fragrant 30 seconds to 1 minute. Now add shrimp and cook for a minute of 2. Add the beans and spinach and cook until shrimp are done and beans are heated through. Plate the mixture and drizzle with a good olive oil and eat with the bread.

9 comments:

  1. Never thought of shrimp using thsi way.Interesting

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  2. Ooh super creative! This looks good, I love white beans.

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  3. I love both - shrimp and white beans. I never tried them together but this recipe sounds great.

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  4. A simple dish, healthy with everything I love! I just wish you were cooking it for me! I am taking a little break from cooking and eating crack jacks tonight lol!

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  5. That looks amazing! I have never had shrimp and beans together...but it sounds great!

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  6. A beautiful take on an old favorite! And guess who has white beans in her cabinet right now?!?!? :D

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  7. This sounds like a perfect summer meal.

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  8. This looks so delicious. I love the combo! What a light but hearty dish.

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  9. This looks VERY yummy...love the flavor combinations. I too am a health nut dedicated to finding flavor-packed recipes that still provide excellent nutrition (or at least better nutrition than the original recipe). Glad to have found your blog!

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