Shrimp Cassoulet

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced thin
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 medium red pepper, chopped
• 2 (19 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon cajun spices or 1 teaspoon creole spices
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives or 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and halved
• 1 lb large shrimp, shelled,deveined,and halved
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper