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Quick Shrimp with Beans Recipe

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By using canned beans and pre-shelled shrimp, this colorful entrée can be ready to eat in minutes. The recipe can be doubled or tripled.

Quick Shrimp with Beans Recipe (+)

Directions

Drain beans and put in microwavable serving dish. Mix in sage; microwave about 2 minutes. (If not using a microwave, heat beans in a small pan with 1 tablespoon of water or bean liquid.) Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil over beans and leave in microwave to stay warm.
In skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add onions and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft--about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until shrimp change color and are cooked, about 3 minutes. Lightly salt and pepper the contents of the skillet as the shrimp cook. Stir in parsley. Spoon over warm beans, add lemon wedges, if using, and serve.

Container: 10 inch skillet

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Serving Description: 6 oz. shrimp; 1 cup beans

Servings: 2

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Ingredients

-		1 15 oz. can cannellini or other white beans
-		1 teaspoon dried sage, finely crumbled
-		2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
-		12 ounces peeled shrimp, medium to large size
-		1 small onion, diced
-		1/2 bell pepper, diced - preferably red
-		1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
-		1/4 cup parsley, chopped
		salt and pepper
		lemon wedges (optional)

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