Kidney Beans With Shrimp Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 1 celery rib, halved
 Onion1/2 Small
 Dried oregano sprig1
 Lemon1/2
 Whole peppercorns3 To taste, crushed
 Hot pepper flakes1/8 Teaspoon
 12 ounces medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
 Kidney beans1 16 Ounce
 Red wine vinegar1 Tablespoon
 Olive oil3 Tablespoon
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Scallions4 , sliced
 Minced parsley1 Tablespoon

Directions

1. In a nonreactive medium saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil with celery, onion, oregano, lemon, peppercorns, and hot pepper flakes. Boil 3 minutes. Plunge shrimp into boiling water and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until they just turn pink. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water. Transfer shrimp to a bowl and discard vegetables and seasonings remaining in colander. Set shrimp aside.
2. Drain beans and rinse under cold running water. Drain well. In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until dressing is blended. Add beans, scallions, and parsley to dressing. Toss to coat. Add shrimp and toss lightly.
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