Tuscan Shrimp with White Beans and Orzo

Delicious! Based on a recipe by Michael Chiarello. The Chiarello website.

Ingredients (for two)

• 1 15.5 ounce can of white beans/cannellini beans
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 10 large shrimp, peeled and de-veined (I use cooked and add at end.)
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 8 ounce can of crushed or diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoons finely minced fresh sage leaves
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

•  In a medium saucepan place the can of beans.  Add the olive oil, 1 tablespoon of the minced sage, season with salt and pepper to taste, and set over a low heat to warm, gently. Move beans to side of pan.
• Increase the heat under the skillet to medium-high and add the sliced garlic, and the pepper flakes. Cook until the garlic is lightly browned, then lower the heat slightly and add the crushed tomatoes and mix in beans.  Cook 5 minutes to reduce slightly, then check for seasoning.  Lower the heat and add the shrimp to warm through.  Spritz with the juice of 1/2 lemon. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with orzo and crusty garlic bread.