Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced thin
1 cup chopped onions
1 medium red peppers, chopped
2 (19 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes, diced
1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cajun spices or 1 teaspoon creole spices
1/2 cup kalamata olives or 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and halved
1 lb large shrimp, shelled,deveined,and halved
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
Directions:
In large pan, saute garlic, onion and red pepper in oil over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add beans, tomatoes, broth, herbs, olives, salt and pepper.
Bring to a simmer.
Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes.
Turn into large baking dish.
Top with bread crumbs mixed with parmesan cheese.
Bake in preheated 400-degree oven until bubbly, about 20 minutes.
Brown top under broiler if desired.
Serve with French bread.
Servings: 3-4
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 40 min.