Dinner DeeAs recipes: Garlic Butter Shrimp & White Bean Pasta, Quick Strawberry Shortcake
We make a meal for two, designed for a duo- not a party of five. Plus a perfectly portioned dessert. Today, Dinner DeeAs brings you another recipe by request. Eve, watching in Frostproof contacted us at our Facebook page, and said: "Can you make a simple dinner meal for 2? All I see is family dinners. Which are great, but too much for just 2."
Eve, I get it- when we're not making a family meal we have done a few decadent date night dinners for 2- but you need a regular recipe for a quick weeknight meal. So today's recipe is just right for you- and for 2. No need to over shop or end up with leftovers to last you all week long. I'm making a Mediterranean-inspired, flavor-packed dish featuring succulent shrimp, creamy white beans, tangy feta, and al dente pasta in a light garlic butter sauce. Plus a dessert designed for double portions only - a Quick Strawberry Shortcake.
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Garlic Butter Shrimp & White Bean Pasta with Feta & Lemon
Ingredients
- 6 oz pasta (orecchiette, penne, or linguine work well)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes, halved)
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (adds depth to the shrimp)
- ¼ cup vegetable or chicken broth (for extra sauce depth)
- juice & zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or basil
Directions
- Cook pasta: bring large pot of salted water to boil.
- Cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Cook Garlic Butter Shrimp: heat olive oil & butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season shrimp with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Build sauce: in same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in fire-roasted tomatoes, white beans, red pepper flakes, oregano, and vegetable broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return shrimp to skillet, toss to combine, and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add cooked pasta to skillet, tossing with sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen sauce.
- Stir in lemon juice & zest, gently fold in feta cheese.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or basil, and serve hot.
Quick Strawberry Shortcake
Ingredients
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1–2 tsp granulated sugar (to macerate strawberries)
- lemon zest
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- readymade individual shortcakes
- store-bought balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- lemon zest
- fresh basil and mint, finely chiffonade-cut (a few leaves of each)
Directions
- Macerate strawberries: in bowl, toss sliced strawberries with balsamic vinegar and sugar. Let sit for 10–15 minutes until juicy (for true macerated strawberry).
- Make whipped cream: in chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Use hand mixer or whisk until soft peaks form. Keep chilled.
- Assemble: take readymade individual shortcake, spoon over macerated strawberries with some juice.
- Add generous dollop of whipped cream, drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze and finish with pinch of lemon zest, basil and mint chiffonade on top.
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