Name: Shrimp & Peppers with Garlic Butter & White Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp; 2 medium bell peppers; 1 medium yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 can (15 oz) canned white beans; 3 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup chicken broth; 1 whole lemon; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoon fresh parsley

Shrimp & Peppers with Garlic Butter & White Beans

weeknightseafoodquick

10 minPrep15 minCook4Serves

Ingredients

1 poundlarge shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 mediumbell peppers (red or yellow)
1 mediumyellow onion
4 clovesgarlic
1 can (15 oz)canned white beans (cannellini or great northern)
3 tablespoonbutter
1 tablespoonolive oil
½ cupchicken broth
1 wholelemon
¼ teaspoonsalt
¼ teaspoonblack pepper
¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
2 tablespoonfresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Prep

01
Dice the bell peppers into 1-inch pieces.
02
Dice the yellow onion into small pieces.
03
Mince 4 cloves garlic.

Method

01
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and bell peppers; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
02
Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03
Add the white beans (drained and rinsed) and chicken broth. Simmer for 3 minutes.
04
Add shrimp and butter. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring gently, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
05
Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
06
Serve immediately, topped with parsley if desired.

Spice Tips

For more warmth, increase red pepper flakes to ½ teaspoon or add a pinch of cayenne. Fresh herbs like dill or basil complement the lemon brightness. A splash of white wine (¼ cup) can replace some broth for deeper flavor.

Serve over rice, crusty bread, or with pasta to soak up the buttery sauce. Swap white beans for chickpeas or skip them for a lighter version. The recipe comes together in under 25 minutes.