Remove shells from shrimp after thawed, put into bowl.

Add 1 tblsp of olive oil and sprinkle paprika onto shrimp.

Open canned beans. Drain liquid and rinse.

Heat pan with 1 tblsp of olive oil on med to med high heat. When hot, add 1/2 garlic and brown. Add shrimp. Be careful, it might splatter. Cook for about 4 mins. When shrimp is done, put aside in a bowl.

Add other 1/2 of garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly brown. Open can of tomatoes and pour into the pan. Mash with the backside of the wooden spoon. You really don't want chunks unless it you prefer it that way.

Cook tomato in pan (and add bay leaf) until most of the liquid has evaporated. When liquid is cooked down, add 1 tblspn of tomato paste. Mix well with tomato.

Add white beans, salt and stir. Set pan to med and cook for 5-10 mins until it looks like stew.

Turn off heat and add cooked shrimp. Keep in pan until shrimp is heated.

Chop red onion, jalepeno, and/or green onions and sprinkle on top. Serve with side of rice, salad, or just as is with bread. Pita works nicely.

This a recipe that is good to serve when you desire something filling without feeling hungry afterwards. It's even better tasting the next day. Cheers!