Grilled Shrimp Piccata Skewers (Print)

Juicy grilled shrimp with zesty buttery piccata sauce on skewers. A vibrant Italian-American twist perfect for summer grilling.

# What You Need:

→ Shrimp & Marinade

01 - 1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
05 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 lemon, zested

→ Piccata Sauce

07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
10 - ¼ cup dry white wine
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

→ For Serving

13 - Lemon wedges
14 - Extra chopped parsley

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon zest in a bowl. Let marinate for 10 minutes while preheating the grill to medium-high heat or preparing a grill pan.
02 - Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, setting aside any excess marinade for basting.
03 - Melt butter with olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add capers and cook for 1 minute. Pour in white wine and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced. Stir in parsley and remove from heat.
04 - Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. During the final minute of grilling, brush shrimp generously with piccata sauce.
05 - Transfer skewers to a serving platter. Drizzle with remaining piccata sauce, sprinkle with additional chopped parsley, and accompany with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The zesty piccata sauce transforms simple grilled shrimp into something restaurant worthy
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent hours
  • Perfect for both weeknight dinners and impressing guests without the stress
02 -
  • Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning on the grill
  • Don't overcook the shrimp or they'll become tough and rubbery
  • The sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated but add the fresh parsley right before serving
03 -
  • Metal skewers conduct heat and cook the shrimp from the inside out for faster grilling
  • Double the sauce recipe and save half for drizzling over the finished dish

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