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White Bean Shrimp Skillet cooked with fresh shrimp and white beans in a skillet

White Bean Shrimp Skillet

A delightful and nutritious one-pan meal featuring shrimp, cannellini beans, and fresh greens, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, deveined and peeled Use fresh or thawed shrimp.
  • 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed Each can should be 15 oz.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups fresh greens (like spinach or kale) You can swap these for your favorite leafy greens.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic gives the best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Extra virgin olive oil works well.
  • 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley for garnish Chopped.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cannellini beans, cooking until heated through.
  5. Add the greens and cook until wilted.
  6. Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Toss to combine and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve this dish hot, ideally right out of the skillet. It can also be paired with crusty bread or a light salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.