Lemon Shrimp with White Beans
This post was created in partnership with The Fresh Market.
For years, my Thanksgiving table held the same sides: mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and sweet potatoes. While I love the classics, I wanted to add something new. In particular, I wanted a dish as fresh as my honey bacon balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts and as easy as my cranberry gorgonzola salad with bacon and pecans.
I partnered with The Fresh Market to find an impressive new recipe, and I am obsessed with this lemon shrimp with white beans. It is so simple to make and it has lots of flavor. Whatās more, it is very light, so you will not feel uncomfortably stuffed, which is welcome on a table that also holds herb-infused turkey wings and baked brie with cranberry orange sauce.
It can also be served as an appetizer. As a result, it works well beyond the holidays, any night you want shrimp on the table fast, much like my cilantro lime shrimp lettuce wraps and my pesto basil shrimp with chickpea pasta.
What Is Lemon Shrimp With White Beans?
In essence, it is a quick skillet dish. Shrimp are cooked with garlic, olive oil and lemon juice, then served over cannellini beans warmed with parsley and more garlic, and finished with lemon zest.
Ingredients (With Purpose & Flavor Notes)
- Shrimp (1 pound, peeled and deveined). Cooks in about 5 minutes.
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced, divided). Two cloves for the shrimp, one for the beans.
- Extra virgin olive oil (3 tablespoons, divided). Two tablespoons for the shrimp, one for the beans.
- Lemon (1, zest and juice). Juice in the pan, zest on top.
- Cannellini beans (1 can). Rinsed under cold water.
- Parsley (1/2 cup, chopped). Fresh and bright.
- Salt and pepper. One teaspoon each, or to taste.
Everything I Love for This Recipe
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Large Skillet
One pan for the shrimp and the beans.
Citrus Zester
For the lemon zest garnish.
Citrus Juicer
For the lemon juice.
Colander
For rinsing the beans.
Tongs
For turning the shrimp.
Garlic Press
Quick minced garlic.
Oval Serving Platter
Shows off the shrimp over the beans, as in my photos.
Chefās Knife
For chopping parsley.
Cutting Board
A sturdy prep surface.
Can Opener
For the beans.
Aluminum Foil
For tenting the shrimp to keep them warm.
Wooden Spoon
For stirring the beans.
How To Make Lemon Shrimp With White Beans
Step 1: Warm the Garlic
Add 2 cloves of the garlic and 2 tablespoons of the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat until the garlic begins to sizzle and become fragrant.
Step 2: Cook the Shrimp
Add the shrimp and 1 to 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, cooking quickly until the shrimp are opaque, about 5 minutes.
Step 3: Rinse the Beans
Meanwhile, rinse the cannellini beans under cold water.
Step 4: Rest the Shrimp
Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside, tented with foil to keep warm.
Step 5: Warm the Beans
Add the beans to the skillet with the parsley, the remaining clove of garlic, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until just heated through, about 3 minutes.
Step 6: Serve
Serve the shrimp over the beans and garnish with lemon zest.
Lemon Shrimp with White Beans
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic minced, divided
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 1 can cannellini beans
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped
- salt and pepper 1 teaspoon each, or to taste
Instructions
- Add 2 cloves of the garlic and 2 tablespoons of the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat until the garlic begins to sizzle and become fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and 1 to 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, cooking quickly until the shrimp are opaque, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, rinse the cannellini beans under cold water.
- When the shrimp are done, remove them from the pan and set aside, tented with foil to keep warm.
- Add the beans to the skillet with the parsley, the remaining clove of garlic, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until just heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Serve the shrimp over the beans and garnish with lemon zest.
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Serve It as an Appetizer
Spoon smaller portions onto plates to start the meal.
Make It a Main
Serve it with bread and a salad.
Add Pasta
For a pasta night, try my white truffle Cajun shrimp Alfredo.
Swap the Seafood
My creamy lemon salmon piccata pasta uses the same lemon flavors.
When I Love Serving This Dish
Thanksgiving
A light side among the heavier classics. Afterward, here is what to do with Thanksgiving leftovers.
Holiday Dinner Parties
See how I host a holiday dinner party.
Weeknight Dinners
Furthermore, it is ready in about 15 minutes.
Date Night In
Simple and elegant.
Spring and Summer Meals
Equally important, it is light and bright.
Dinner With Friends
Easy to double for a group.
What To Serve With It
A Salad
The winter salad or a pear and gorgonzola salad.
A Starter
Cranberry, brie and walnut crostini or easy crab toast with lemon mayo.
A Soup
Easy white bean and chicken soup.
A Drink
Shelf Life & Storage Tips
- Best fresh. Shrimp are most tender right after cooking.
- Leftovers. Refrigerate in a covered container.
- Reheating. Warm gently in a skillet so the shrimp do not overcook.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do the shrimp cook?
About 5 minutes, until opaque.
What kind of beans do I use?
One can of cannellini beans, rinsed.
Is it a side or a main?
Either. It serves 2 as a main dish or 4 as a side.
Can I serve it as an appetizer?
Yes.
How much garlic does it use?
Three cloves: two for the shrimp and one for the beans.
Final Thoughts
All things considered, this dish earned its place on my holiday table. Without a doubt, it is simple, light and full of flavor. I am sure it will be a hit with your family too.
