Grilled Shrimp Piccata Skewers (Print)
Tender grilled shrimp skewers with tangy lemon-caper butter glaze
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 Steps:
01 - Combine shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon zest in a bowl. Let marinate for 10 minutes while preheating grill to medium-high heat or preparing a grill pan.
02 - Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, setting aside any remaining marinade for later use.
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, simmering 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, brush with piccata sauce.
05 - Transfer skewers to a serving platter. Drizzle with remaining piccata sauce, sprinkle with extra parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The piccata sauce transforms simple grilled shrimp into something restaurant worthy in under 30 minutes
- It hits all those bright buttery notes you crave but keeps things light enough for summer
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- Do not overcook the shrimp or they will turn rubbery and sad
- Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes so they do not burn on the grill
03 -
- Preheat your grill properly so you get those gorgeous char marks right away
- Double the sauce if you are serving more than four people because they will want more