Step 1
Pat 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled, deveined, dry with paper towels; season with 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt and a large pinch of freshly ground pepper. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add 1 large shallot, quartered, thinly sliced, 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt and cook, stirring often, until shallot is softened and just starting to turn golden, 5–7 minutes.
Step 3
Add 1 Tbsp. ground coriander, 1 Tbsp. ground cumin, 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika, 1 tsp. sugar, ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, and ¼ cup water (eyeballing is fine); cook, stirring often, until water is almost completely evaporated and spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add ¼ cup double-concentrated tomato paste and ¼ cup water (again, eyeballing is fine). Cook, stirring often, until tomato paste darkens slightly in color and oil begins to bead on the surface, 6–8 minutes.
Step 4
Add one 15.5-oz. can white beans (such as cannellini), rinsed, and 1 cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced by half and oil pools on the surface, 6–8 minutes. Taste and season with more salt if needed.
Step 5
Add reserved shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove pan from heat; scatter coarsely chopped mint and dill over shrimp and beans and serve with warm flatbread.
