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Shrimp, Celery, and White-Bean Salad

Just what we want on a sultry evening—tender shrimp and creamy beans are the mouthwatering core of this cool salad sparked with a lemony vinaigrette.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2

pounds large peeled shrimp (not cooked)

2

garlic cloves, finely chopped

5

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1

(19-ounces) can white beans such as cannellini, rinsed and drained

3

celery ribs, thinly sliced diagonally

3

cups packed baby arugula (3 ounces)

2

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toss shrimp with garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

    Step 2

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over high heat until it shimmers, then sauté shrimp, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, toss together beans, celery, arugula, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl.

    Step 3

    Add shrimp with any juices and toss.