Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp and Cannellini White Bean Skillet
Tender shrimp sautéed with garlic, pre-washed baby spinach, and creamy canned white beans in a light lemon-butter sauce. Fast, savory, and ready in 15 minutes for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Beth + Lila
Beth created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Next: Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil and…
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Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil and…
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tsp of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat (around 375°F / 190°C).
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Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté…
Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
Look for: fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic
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Add 150g (about 5
Add 150g (about 5.3 oz) of peeled, deveined raw shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout.
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Stir in 0.5 cups of rinsed canned cannellini beans, 2 cups of fresh baby spinach, and 1 tbsp of lemon juice. Toss for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted and the beans are warmed through.
Look for: the spinach is fully wilted and the beans are warmed through
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Season with a pinch of black pepper…
Season with a pinch of black pepper and sea salt. Remove from heat immediately and serve warmed.
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