Shrimp with White Beans and Garlic

The minute I saw this recipe from Bon Appetit, I had to try it.  Just from the description, I knew it was very similar to the shrimp white beans appetizer I have had at Spanish tapas restaurants that I have been wanting to replicate at home.

I made some modifications to make my life simpler which resulted in the below which I can guarantee tastes better then it looks. 

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (divided into 2 tablespoons each)
3 garlic gloves minced (divided into 1 minced clove and 2 minced cloves)
1/4 teaspoon of ground chipotle (recipe called for 2 dried chilles de arbol but I could not find it anywhere)
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cans of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can on diced tomatoes, drained (or 1 1/4 cup fresh tomatoes)
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 pound of shrimp, cleaned and deveined
1 teaspoon smoked paprika ( I plan to use more next time)
Parsley for garnish (optional)

Crusty bread for grilling (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat broiler. 

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in an oven proof skillet that fits you broiler.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, chilles or chipotle and bay leaf. Cook stirring constantly for about 1 minutes, don't allow the garlic to burn.

Add diced tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add tomato paste, cook till paste is red and begins to caramelize, about 3 minutes.

Add drained beans and broth, salt and pepper. Simmer till reduces slightly, about 5 
minutes.

While the mixtures is simmering, in a medium bowl, combine shrimp, smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and remaining minced garlic. Mix to combine.

Add shrimp mixture on top of the beans. Place under broiler for about 3 minutes.

Add another tablespoon of olive oil and garnish with parsley. I used dry because I did not have fresh.

For grilled bread, I used a grill pan. I brushed it with olive oil. Heated till hot, about 3 minutes, added baguette cut across, flipped after about a 1-2 minutes. Grilled for another 1-2 minutes. 

I served this with a side of green beans in addition to the bread!

Hope you enjoy and let me know your thoughts in the comments.

adapted from Bon Appetit' http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/garlic-shrimp-and-white-beans