Shrimp and White Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Shrimp and White Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried or 1 1/2 cans (15.5 oz can) cannellini beans; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 carrot, peeled and cut in half; 1 bay leaf; 2 tsp salt; 1 lb small or medium shrimp (fresh or frozen), peeled and deveined; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup diced celery; 1 small red onion, diced (about 1/2 cup); 2 tbsp capers, drained; 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped; 1 tbsp finely sliced chives; 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded (about 5 cups)

Servings: persons

1 cup dried or 1 1/2 cans (15.5 oz can) cannellini beans
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 carrot, peeled and cut in half
1 bay leaf
2 tsp salt
1 lb small or medium shrimp (fresh or frozen), peeled and deveined
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup diced celery
1 small red onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
2 tbsp capers, drained
2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp finely sliced chives
1 head romaine lettuce, shredded (about 5 cups)

1
If using dried beans: Soak beans in water overnight and drain thoroughly.
2
Put beans, garlic, carrot, bay leaf, and 2 cups water in a large saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
3
Add salt, reduce heat to low and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
4
Strain and reserve beans, discarding garlic, carrot, and bay leaf.
5
Let beans cool to room temperature.
6
If using canned beans, rinse and drain thoroughly.
7
Season shrimp on both sides with salt and pepper.
8
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat.
9
Add shrimp and saute, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are no longer translucent, about 3 minutes.
10
(If using frozen shrimp, thaw before cooking.)
11
Transfer shrimp to a large mixing bowl and add celery, onion, capers, parsley, chives, remaining 1 tbsp oil, and beans.
12
Toss well; season to taste with salt and pepper.
13
Divide lettuce among 4 plates and arrange 1 cup shrimp mixture on top of each mound of lettuce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried or 1 1/2 cans (15.5 oz can) cannellini beans, 2 cloves garlic, peeled, 1 carrot, peeled and cut in half, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and White Bean Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Shrimp and White Bean Salad

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