shrimp and bean pockets

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sarah L.
Columbus, OH

I tried this recipe when my boyfriend said he wanted a light healthy dinner. I copied this from Better Homes and Gardens in 2009, but had never actually made it. It is so simple and easy-yet the flavor is unmistakable!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For shrimp and bean pockets

  • 1 1/4 lb
    medium sized fresh or frozen shrimp
  • 15 oz
    cannellini bean, rinsed and drainged
  • 1
    large tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 c
    sliced green onions
  • 1/4 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 tsp
    finely shredded lemon peel
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 tsp
    olive oil
  • 1 tsp
    old bay seasoning (or seafood seasoning)
  • 4
    country style bread
  • black pepper, to taste
  • fresh basil and parmesan, to taste

How To Make shrimp and bean pockets

  • 1
    Thaw shrimp if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    Fold 4 24x18 inch sheets of heavy duty foil in half. ON center of foil, evenly divide beans. tomatoes, shrimp, and onions. Drizzle with broth, lemon juice and oil. Sprinkle with lemon peel, black pepper, and Old Bay seasoning.
  • 3
    Allow room for steam to build- fold together narrow ends of foil and seal with a double fold. Place pockets on a baking sheet.
  • 4
    Bake for 20 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque. Carefully open packets. Optional: Top with basil and Parmesan. Serve with bread.

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