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Spicy Broccoli Rabe with White Beans and Shrimp

spicy broccoli rabe with white beans and shrimp in a bowl served with crusty bread topped with parmesan and fried garlic
  • Serves: 4
  • Prep Time:  10 min
  • Cook Time:  15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch broccoli rabe, roughly chopped (6-8 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound large raw shrimp, tail on, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • Finely grated parmesan, for serving
  • Crusty bread, for serving

Method

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli rabe and cook until bright green, about 20 seconds. Drain and squeeze to remove excess liquid.

  2. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer garlic to a paper towel-lined plate. Add the shrimp to the pot and cook, undisturbed, until just pink, about 1 minute per side.

  3. Add broccoli rabe, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and toss to coat. Stir in the beans and stock. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

  4. Transfer to a platter and top with crispy garlic, grated parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately with crusty bread on the side.