Garlic Prawns and White Beans

Ingredients for Garlic Prawns and White Beans

• 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided

• 3 garlic cloves, minced, divided

• 2 dried chillies de árbol

• 1 bay leaf, preferably fresh

• 190g chopped tomato (about 230g )

• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 2 425g cans white beans (such as cannellini), rinsed, drained

• 240ml low-sodium chicken broth

• 450g medium prawns

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

• Grilled bread (optional)

• Ingredient info: Dried chillies de árbol are available at Latin markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.

Preheat grill. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, heavy, ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add 1 garlic clove, chillies, and bay leaf and cook, stirring constantly, just until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (do not allow garlic to burn). Add tomato; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and smashing tomato with the back of a wooden spoon, until tomato is completely broken down, about 5 minutes.

Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until paste is deep red and caramelized, 3-4 minutes. Stir in beans and broth. Bring to a brisk simmer and cook until juices are slightly reduced and thickened, 3-4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Combine remaining 2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons oil, prawns, and paprika in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper and toss to evenly coat prawns. Scatter prawns over beans in an even layer.

Grill until prawns are golden and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons oil over prawns and beans; garnish with parsley. Serve with bread, if desired.

Disclaimer

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