Feel that cold air outside? It makes you want to grab a blanket and a warm bowl of something delicious for dinner and there are a lot of good choices to fill that bowl with. You could choose a soup or maybe a chili. But, why not think a little out of the ordinary? Try this shrimp and cannellini bean dish. It really hits the spot with the creamy beans, crisp shrimp and, of course, garlic.

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CRISPY BAKED SHRIMP WITH CANNELLINI BEANS

Servings: 4     Time: 20 minutes 

Ingredients

• 1 cup panko
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb peeled and deveined medium shrimp
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 (19 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed
• 2 cups spinach, torn
• 1/2 cup red bell peppers, chopped

Directions

1. Heat over to 400 F.
2. In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, parmesan and 2 tablespoons oil.
3. Place shrimp on a lightly greased baking dish.
4. Top with breadcrumb mixture.
5. Bake until shrimps are cooked through and the crumbs are crispy – 10-12 minutes. If not browned, broil for a minute and watch closely.
6. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
8. Add the beans, ¼ cup water, spinach and bell peppers.
9. Cook until heated through, 2-3 minutes.
10. Remove from heat and toss with the spinach.
11. Serve the beans with the shrimp and sprinkle any remaining crumbs over the top.