Shrimp & White Bean Skillet with Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Shrimp & White Bean Skillet with Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp; 15 oz canned cannellini beans; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 4 cloves garlic; 1.5 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; 0.25 cup fresh parsley; 0.125 tsp table salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper

Plump shrimp sautéed with cannellini beans, burst cherry tomatoes, garlic,
and fresh herbs in one skillet. A Mediterranean one-pan dinner with 28g
protein that's ready in 25 minutes.

This is the kind of dinner you make when you want something that looks
and tastes like a restaurant meal but takes less time than ordering
delivery. Shrimp cook in minutes, and when you pair them with creamy
cannellini beans and sweet burst cherry tomatoes, you get a dish that's
greater than the sum of its parts.

The magic happens when the cherry tomatoes burst in the hot skillet,
releasing their juices to create a light, natural sauce that coats the
beans and shrimp. Garlic, red pepper flakes, and a squeeze of lemon
add warmth and brightness. Fresh parsley stirred in at the end keeps
everything vibrant.

White beans are one of the most underrated pantry staples — they're
packed with fiber and plant protein, and their creamy texture works
perfectly in a saucy skillet like this.

✅ Why This Recipe Is Healthy

• High protein: 28g from shrimp and white beans
• High fiber: 7g from cannellini beans
• One-pan: Easy cleanup
• Quick: Total time under 25 minutes

📊 Why This Recipe Scored 90/100

With an overall health score of 90/100, this recipe is an excellent everyday choice. Its strongest area is blood sugar stability (100/100), where its 7g of fiber slows how quickly carbohydrates are absorbed. The main thing holding the score back is sodium balance (88/100), because 450mg of sodium is acceptable but worth keeping an eye on.

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Shrimp & White Bean Skillet with Cherry Tomatoes

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Prep Time

10 min

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Cook Time

15 min

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Servings

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Difficulty

easy

Ingredients

✓ 1 lb shrimp
✓ 15 oz canned cannellini beans
✓ 2 cups cherry tomatoes
✓ 4 cloves garlic
✓ 1.5 tbsp olive oil
✓ 2 tbsp lemon
✓ 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
✓ 0.25 cup fresh parsley
✓ 0.125 tsp table salt
✓ 0.25 tsp black pepper

Shrimp & White Bean Skillet with Cherry Tomatoes cooking in progress

Instructions

1
Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Sear shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove to a plate — don't overcook.
3
Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to burst and release juices. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, cook 30 seconds.
4
Add drained and rinsed cannellini beans. Stir to coat in the tomato juices and cook for 3-4 minutes until warmed through and slightly creamy.
5
Return shrimp to the skillet, add lemon juice and chopped parsley. Toss everything together for 1 minute. Serve immediately.