20-Minute Easy Shrimp Piccata

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5

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    226 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

20-Minute Easy Shrimp Piccata

This Shrimp Piccata recipe is easy enough to make on a weeknight and also feels fancy enough for a date night at home. Juicy shrimp are paired with briny capers in a bright, lemon wine sauce. Serve it with angel hair pasta or sourdough bread slices for a delicious dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 /2 cup shallot finely chopped
  • 6 garlic sliced, cloves
  • 1 pound Shrimp 26-30, peeled and deveined, large or extra-large
  • 1/2 /2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 to 1/2 /4 to 1/2 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 lemon zested (~1/2 tsp)
  • 1/4 /4 cup lemon juice fresh
  • 1/4 /4 cup capers drained, in brine
  • 1 Tablespoon parsley chopped, plus additional for garnish, fresh
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • pasta optional, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Once the oil is warm, add the chopped shallot, and cook for 1-2 minutes. I recommend a pinch of salt here to begin layering in the flavor. Add the garlic slices, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
  2. Salt and pepper the shrimp on one side. Add the shrimp to the skillet, salt side down, cooking until one side is pink, approximately 2-3 minutes. Salt and pepper the other side of the shrimp while they cook. Flip the shrimp and cook for 1 more minute. The shrimp will not be cooked all the way through at this point, as they will finish cooking in the sauce. Remove from the skillet and place on a plate. Set aside.
  3. Deglaze the pan with the white wine, scraping up any stuck bits on the pan. Simmer for 1-2 minutes. Add the lemon zest and juice, and 1/4 cup vegetable stock. Let the sauce reduce for 2-3 minutes. Taste test and add additional vegetable stock as needed to thin out the flavors. Add in the capers and cook a minute or two longer. 
  4. Return the shrimp back to the sauce, along with the chopped parsley, and cook 1-3 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.
  5. Garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges; serve with pasta as desired.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 183mg (61%) Sodium 504mg (21%) Potassium 500mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 139IU (3%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 108mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 183mg 61%
Sodium 504mg 21%
Potassium 500mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 139IU 3%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 108mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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