Dinner: Shrimp, Celery, and White-Bean Salad

Recipe by Ian Knauer 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.

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Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Shrimp, Celery, and White-Bean Salad

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

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

Instructions

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

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