Italian Shrimp And White Beans

Shrimp and white beans is an Italian-style dish that might well be found along the coastal areas of Tuscany.

Recipe:

Ingredients

• 3 cups canned Cannelloni white beans

• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 2-3 twigs fresh rosemary

• 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 4 cloves garlic, sliced

• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

• 1 15 oz can canned diced tomatoes

• 1 Medium zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces

• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned

• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice (more to taste)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped

Directions

Drain the beans over a bowl and reserve the liquid.

Put the beans and the rosemary twigs in a large skillet with 1/4 cup of the reserved liquid.

Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and bring the beans to a low simmer. As the beans warm, add additional liquid to keep them moist, as needed.

Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over high heat.

Add the shrimp, season with salt and cook for about 1 minute, tossing frequently. Remove the shrimp and set aside.

Add the garlic to the pan and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add the crushed red pepper and cook for 1 minute more.

Add the zucchini and saute until just cooked through.

Add the tomato and basil and lemon juice, stir the mixture around, then taste Season with salt and pepper.

Stir in the shrimp. Toss well and keep on the heat just long enough to thoroughly warm the shrimp. Sprinkle with parsley and toss.

Remove rosemary twigs and spoon the white beans individual plates. Drizzle them with the a little high-quality olive oil and top with the shrimp. Serve immediately.

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bon appetit