A fast Spanish-inspired summer skillet with sale shrimp, green beans, and juicy tomatoes in a smoky paprika-black pepper sauce, served over rice to make it weeknight-hearty.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: About $24–$30 for 4 adults, depending on pantry staples used
Health notes: About 430 calories per serving with lean shrimp protein, moderate carbs from rice, and plenty of vegetables.
Drink pairing: Whitman Hill Cab Franc works well here because its black pepper, sage, smoked paprika, and dark-blueberry notes echo the smoky shrimp and tomato pan sauce.
Details
Ingredients
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Waterfront Bistro Raw Peeled & Deveined Tail On Large Shrimp 31-40 Count1 1/2 lb, thawed if frozen, tails removed if desired $12.59
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Green Beans1 lb, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces $1.00
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On The Vine Red Tomato1 1/4 lb, chopped $0.52
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Signature SELECT Enriched Long Grain Rice1 1/2 cups dry $3.99
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Red Onion1 small, thinly sliced $1.72
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Garlic4 cloves, minced $0.99
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Lemon Large1, half juiced and half cut into wedges $0.79
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Cal-Organic Farms Organic Parsley1/3 cup chopped $2.49
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Olive oil3 tablespoons, divided
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Smoked paprika2 teaspoons
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Freshly ground black pepper1 1/2 teaspoons, divided
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Kosher salt1 1/2 teaspoons, divided
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Red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon, optional
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Low-sodium chicken broth or water1/2 cup for the skillet, plus water for rice
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Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc White Wine - 750ml750 Ml $12.99
Instructions
- Rinse the rice, then cook it with water according to package directions; keep covered off the heat while you prepare the skillet. Pat the shrimp very dry, trim and cut the green beans, chop the tomatoes, slice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the parsley.
- Season the shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the red pepper flakes if using; let it sit while the vegetables start cooking.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green beans with 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, tossing often, until bright green and blistered in spots, 5 to 6 minutes; transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the red onion to the same skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened, then stir in the garlic and remaining 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, broth or water, remaining 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Simmer briskly, scraping the browned bits from the pan, until the tomatoes collapse into a saucy mixture, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Return the green beans to the skillet, then nestle in the shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, just until the shrimp are opaque and reach 145°F; avoid overcooking so they stay tender.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice and most of the parsley. Taste and adjust salt, black pepper, or lemon as needed.
- Spoon rice into shallow bowls, top with the smoky shrimp, green beans, and tomato sauce, then finish with the remaining parsley and lemon wedges for squeezing at the table.
Wine picks:
- Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc White Wine - 750ml $12.99 750 Ml
- Segura Viudas Brut Cava Sparkling White Wine Bottle - 750 Ml $11.99 750 Ml
Why it works: Two directions that lift the smoky paprika, charred green beans and bright lemon in this skillet: a crisp, herbaceous sauvignon blanc for citrus, saline and parsley-friendly notes; or a dry Spanish sparkling to cut the smoke, refresh the palate and echo the dish’s tomato/char flavors. Choose based on mood—easy weeknight (Sauvignon Blanc) or celebratory/bright (Cava).