Garlicky Shrimp with White Beans and Tomatoes - Three Many Cooks

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium peeled and deveined shrimp (preferably pink) thawed and patted dry
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon pimento (smoked paprika)
• 3 garlic cloves minced and divided
• ½ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf, broken into pieces
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 cans (about 15 ounces each) white beans, rinsed and drains
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped