Tuscan Cranberry Bean and Shrimp Salad

Name: Tuscan Cranberry Bean and Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 355 milliliters frozen shelled cranberry beans or 1 1/2 pounds fresh, shelled; 2 Tbsps finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, stems reserved; 2 garlic cloves--1 crushed, 1 minced; 4 servings Kosher salt; 3 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 57 grams pancetta, finely chopped; 4 servings Freshly ground pepper; 1 small rosemary sprig; 454 grams shrimp, shelled and deveined; 2 thyme sprigs; 4 servings Water

Tuscan Cranberry Bean and Shrimp Salad might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 388 calories, 31g of protein, and 21g of fat. This recipe serves 4. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. A mixture of garlic cloves--1, olive oil, rosemary sprig, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the beans with the thyme, rosemary, parsley stems, bay leaf, crushed garlic and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to moderate, cover partially and cook until the beans are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

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Water

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Sauce Pan

Drain the beans and discard the herb stems, bay leaf and garlic clove.

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Whole Garlic Cloves

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Beans

Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet.

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Add the pancetta and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

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Pancetta

Add the shrimp and minced garlic and cook, tossing, until the shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes.

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Shrimp

Add the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute longer.

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Lemon Juice

Add the beans and cook, tossing, for 1 minute. Stir in the chopped parsley and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl.

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Olive Oil

Parsley

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Serve warm or at room temperature.

Wine Recommendation: Turn to an assertive Tuscan white, such as Vernaccia di San Gimignano, for a refreshing contrast to the rich beans. Try the 1998 San Quirico or the 1997 Teruzzi & Puthod.

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